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Paris event highlights spiritual significance of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son – Kiep Bac complex
VietnamPlus
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June 17, 2025
Paris (VNA) – An event was held in Paris, France, on June 16 to promote the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son – Kiep Bac complex. The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek...
Paris Air Show 2025: AFI KLM E&M and Rolls-Royce induct the first Trent XWB-84 for maintenance
Aviation Business News
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June 17, 2025
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) and Rolls-Royce have officially inducted the first Trent XWB-84 engine for maintenance at the MRO facility at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, marking a key milestone in their MRO...
Paris Air Show 2025: Turgis Gaillard unveils Foudre MRL
Janes
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Turgis and Gaillard Group's Foudre MRL, unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2025. (Janes/Tom Barton) France's Turgis and Gaillard Group unveiled a new multiple rocket launcher (MRL) called Foudre, at the Paris Air Show 2025, held between 16 and 22...
Paris Air Show 2025: France provides 3D protection bubble
Janes
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The French Air and Space Force is providing a 3D protection bubble to protect the Paris Air Show 2025, including the Nerod RF C-UAS pictured here. (SAIE) France's Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (Air and Space Force: AAE) announced on its website on...
France’s free blue parking zones: who can use them and for how long
The Connexion
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June 17, 2025
Drivers need a time disc or risk a fine Have you ever parked in a blue zone in France? You need a parking disk (right) to park in a zone under one of the signs on the left Pierre-Olivier / K-FK / Shutterstock Parking rules in France can be complex...
Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok UAV undergoing flight testing
Janes
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An Aarok UAV with cockpit for flight testing displayed by Turgis Gaillard at the Paris Air Show 2025. (Janes/Tom Barton) An Aarok medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) modified with a cockpit for flight testing was...
Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed Martin lauds European milestones for F-35 programme
Janes
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A US Air Force F-35A based at RAF Lakenheath in the UK was on static display at the Paris Air Show 2025. Including these jets, there will be approximately 700 F-35s serving across Europe by the early 2030s. (Janes/Gareth Jennings) Lockheed Martin...
Paris Air Show 2025: UK aerospace sector delivers increased productivity and value to the economy
Aviation Business News
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June 17, 2025
The Aerospace sector is worth £42.2 billion to the UK economy, supports 443,000 jobs and is seeing rising productivity according to trade association ADS. Latest numbers on the sector were released this week at the biennial Paris Air Show showing...
France Canyon Fire burns over 2,100 acres in 'very difficult terrain' near Bryce Woodlands
KUTV - Utah
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PANGUITCH, Utah (KUTV) — The France Canyon Fire has burned more than 2,159 acres near Bryce Woodlands. Crews continued suppression tactics on Monday, but the fire remains 0% contained. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is burning in...
France Uncovers AI-Powered Russian Influence Campaign in Africa
Africa.com
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June 16, 2025
A covert Russian influence campaign used AI-generated posts to target French-speaking audiences in Africa, according to France’s Viginum agency, which combats disinformation. The effort, allegedly tied to Moscow and the African Initiative—a...
"Paris Airshow". Elt Group and DSTA partners to advance defence technologies
AvioNews
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June 17, 2025
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The...
Paris Airshow (2). Eve Ar Mobility and Revo accelerate UAM with contract
AvioNews
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June 17, 2025
Eve Air Mobility has signed its first binding framework agreement with Revo, an advanced Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operator headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, and its parent company, Helicopters International SA (OHI). The contract includes the...
France’s toddler screen ban is pure state overreach
The Spectator
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June 17, 2025
The French government is preparing to ban all screen time for children under the age of three. The measure, announced by the Minister of Labour, Health, Solidarity and Families, Catherine Vautrin, will form part of a broader national plan to...
Paris Air Show 2025: General Atomics and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B
Janes
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An artist's conception of an MQ-9B with Saab AEW equipment. The pairing is intended to begin test flights in 2026. (Saab) General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Saab announced a partnership to equip the MQ-9B Reaper unmanned aerial...
Paris Airshow: Turkish Airlines ‘closing gap’ on Boeing order
Times Aerospace
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Turkish also plans to sign lease deals for 14 narrowbody aircraft at the show. “We had a final gap between us and Boeing. I was hoping that we could close that here in Le Bourget but they had to fly to India for the event that happened,” Turkish...
France and Spain renew commitment to the Airbus A400M programme
Frag Out! Magazine
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June 17, 2025
Airbus and OCCAR have reached an agreement with the A400M launch nations to secure production for the programme for the foreseeable future, improve the cost of operations, and jointly develop new capabilities. Through the agreement, France and...
France’s Position on the Israeli–Iranian Crisis: A Delicate Balance Between Allies and the Risk of Explosion
Ammon News
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June 17, 2025
Dr. Ma'moun Alshtaiwi Specialist in French and Francophone Affairs Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, France emerges as a key player striving to maintain a difficult diplomatic balance. The French stance is...
Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe
Shephard Media
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Two MQ-28 Ghost Bat UAS and a third digital aircraft were controlled from an E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft by a sole operator, during trials with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) according to Boeing. The software was jointly developed and...
Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026
Shephard Media
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Saab have partnered to bring Airborne Early Warning (AEW) capabilities onto the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian and STOL aircraft, SeaGuardian and STOL aircraft. Saab will pair its AEW sensors with...
Paris Airshow: Ethiopian Airlines orders two Twin Otter 300-G aircraft
Times Aerospace
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The acquisition marks the introduction of the 300-G into Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet. “The addition of the Twin Otter 300-G to our fleet reflects our strategy to expand domestic, connectivity and support socio-economic growth in Ethiopia and across...