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War, trade and Air India crash cast cloud over Paris Air Show
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» PARIS - War, tariffs and the Air India crash will cast a shadow over the Paris Air Show as the aerospace industry's biggest annual gathering opens on Monday.
Indonesia buying two French submarines
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2024
» PARIS - The Indonesian Navy has signed a contract to buy two Scorpene submarines made by the French state-owned shipyard Naval Group, the company said on Tuesday on its website.
Thailand-Moscow chartered plane crashes in Afghanistan
Agencies, Published on 21/01/2024
» Afghan authorities said a private plane carrying six people crashed in the northern part of the country, and a rescue team has been dispatched to the site.
Wealthy Indians splurge ahead of temple opening
Reuters, Published on 19/01/2024
» AYODHYA, India - The private jet parking lots at airports near Ayodhya are full and the shops have run out of gold-plated idols, as wealthy devotees prepare for the invitation-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism’s holiest temples.
Indonesia confirms buying used fighter jets for $800m
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2023
» JAKARTA: Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday it had bought 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, defending the nearly US$800 million deal as a fast way to upgrade the air force after it was criticised by lawmakers who said the planes were too old.
Iran frees two jailed French citizens
AFP, Published on 12/05/2023
» PARIS: Iran on Friday released two French citizens jailed in separate cases, France said, urging Tehran to release four others still detained in the Islamic republic.
Indonesia orders six Rafale jets from France
Reuters, Bloomberg and AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» Indonesia signed a deal with France Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42, Jakarta's defence minister said, as Paris bolsters military ties in the Asia-Pacific.
French billionaire MP Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash
AFP, Published on 08/03/2021
» PARIS: French billionaire Olivier Dassault, a politician and scion of the Dassault aircraft-making family, was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Europe's air forces risk falling behind as US and China bulk up
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» PARIS: As European leaders prepare to formalise Monday the launch of a next-generation combat jet, analysts warn the continent's air forces are increasingly outpaced by American and soon Chinese aerospace industries that are swimming in cash.
7 French fighter jets make emergency landing in Indonesia
Associated Press, Published on 19/05/2019
» BANDA ACEH, Indonesia: Poor weather has forced seven French navy fighter jets taking part in a training exercise to make emergency landings in northern Indonesia.