Profile: the daredevil French aviator who started a political party We reveal the highs and lows of Jean Mermoz, the charismatic pilot who lived his short life to the full
Best (and worst) airports, new UK route: Nine France travel updates We also look at a new service matching ferry travellers with knowledgeable locals in France, expected strikes and a surprising pilots’ cockpit fight
Terrorism alert triggered over France after pilot falls asleep Two fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the plane and urgent messages sent between Paris and Rome when the captain failed to respond for 10 minutes Inquiry after New York-Paris flight ‘loses control’ on landing descent International Women’s Day: Three French women who beat the odds Pilot’s Nice airport take-off video proves online hit
Two remarkable pilots whose lives both took flight in France Awarded fifteen French war medals in his lifetime, Eugene Bullard’s piloting career and story demands a place in history. As well as that of inspiring Bessie Coleman
London-France Ryanair flight within ‘40 seconds of crashing’ A routine Ryanair flight from London-Stansted to Bergerac (Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) in France came within 40 seconds of crashing, a new report has found, due to the co-pilot’s lack of experience and technical communication issues.
More French industries denounce pension reform More professions including doctors and pilots are striking against the government’s pension reforms from today (January 3) - as they say the plans ignore their existing, self-funded systems.
New Ryanair pilots' walkout planned Pilots in Germany set to strike for 24 hours on Wednesday in dispute over pay and conditions, with knock-on effects expected to affect passengers across Europe
Two pilots buy plane to save migrants in Mediterranean Two French pilots who have bought and equipped their own plane to help coordinate migrant rescues from the Mediterranean Sea are planning their first mission for today (May 2).
Holiday plans hit as strike grounds Air France flights Thousands of travellers affected as pilots and ground crew stage walkout in pay dispute
Pilot unions threaten strike over safety fears Walkout called after pilot removed from flight for refusing to take off without fully trained cabin crew
French airline pilots vote for Christmas strike The French national council of the national trade union of airline pilots ( conseil national du syndicat national des pilotes de ligne (SNPL) ) has voted for a general strike over Christmastime.
Events honour First World War air ace James McCudden was most decorated British pilot and commemoration is open to all
New Air France airline aims for mid-market A deal with pilots and cabin crew has given Air France/KLM the green light to start a new ‘hybrid’ airline operating online-only booking to cut costs but still offering similar services to Air France. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed