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The article focuses on the importance of new product development and market recovery in rotorcraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters' recovery after it saw a drop in orders and deliveries between 2013 and 2014. Topics discussed include influence of weak demand coming from China in the state of the firm's orders and deliveries, the development of its first VIP variant expected to be delivered in 2016 and opportunities seen by the rotorcraft maker amid the downturn.

French defence minister Florence Parly has welcomed the delivery of the first two Dassault Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft upgraded to the new standard 6 specification. Developed by Dassault and Thales, the upgrade work adds the latter's Search Master active electronically scanned array radar, a new acoustic data processing system and a Dassault-designed navigation console. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on details shared by the French army on H160M helicopter by Airbus Helicopters Inc. including views of Col Pierre Verborg, head of operations at French army aviation on the same.

The article reports on a preliminary development contract to be issued by France for its hélicoptère inter-armées léger programme, which would enable manufacturer Airbus Helicopters to start initial risk-reduction activities.

The article reports on the procurement of the Swiss-built aircraft by Babcock Mission Critical Services France for the defence ministry of France under the terms of an 11-year contract won in 2016.

The article reports that despite the Brexit, an international cooperation for aviation initiative between France and Great Britain remains stable, which is signed between aerospace company q and aircraft manufacturing company Dassault Aviation under the name Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS). Topics include the test flights of unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), relations of Prime Minister David Cameron with the European Union, and comment from Dassault's chief executive Éric Trappier.

The article discusses the France-based aeronautical company Zodiac Aerospace SA, and its downturns and multiple aircraft programs. It states the insight of Zodiac chief executive offer (CEO) Olivier Zarrouati regarding the company's downturn wherein he describes the first half of the year of the 2009-2010 annual report as expectedly challenging. It mentions that the company's acquisitions has come preparation for its major airframe build-up programmes such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787.

The article reports that France will consider in 2017 whether to bring forward the timeline for a wide-ranging procurement to replace helicopters operated by its armed forces. Topics covered include the purpose of the hélicoptère interarmées léger (HIL) programme, the types of helicopters being considered for replacement and the need to decide on whether to acquire single or multiple platforms.

The article informs that French Army is in discussion with Australia to investigate a joint requirement for a special forces variant of the NH Industries NH90. Maj Gen Olivier de la Motte, commander, French army aviation, said that the army is speaking about a common version at the moment with Australia, which field a fleet of 47 troop transport-variant NH90s, whereas the French army will have a 74-strong inventory.

Reports on the impact of the collapse of a truck-loading berth at the Port of Calais in France in February 2005 on international truck operators. Background on the accident; Efforts being made by French port authorities to increase berth capacity; Problems faced by operators that switched to Eurotunnel bookings.

Compares the trucking industry in France and Great Britain. Fuel prices; Compensation for truck drivers; Productivity of drivers.

The article reports that France is looking to acquire M-345 jets from Alenia Aermacchi for its air force.

The article reports that France has approved the plan of aerospace industries firm Dassault Aviation to provide enhancements to the electronic equipment and weapons of the Rafale jet fighter plane.

The article reports that France's defense procurement agency Délégation Générale de l'Armaments (DGA) has received its first Eurocopter Tiger military helicopter with enhanced configuration.

The article offers information on the purchase of an Airbus A330-200 by the government of France for the top leaders. It states that the purchase was criticized by the opposition due to the project being overburdened. It also informs that three companies are approached to bid which are Airbus, Air France Industries and Sabena Technics.

Analyzes the court ruling on the companies involved in the fire incident in Mont Blanc tunnel in France in 1999. Total number of people who were killed in the incident; Fines imposed on the French and Italian companies managing the construction of the tunnel; Issues on the safety records of firms involved in tunneling raised during the trial for the incident.