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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

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Inquiry after New York-Paris flight ‘loses control’ on landing descent

The Air France flight's pilot was heard saying ‘Stop! Stop!’. The plane landed safely on a second attempt 20 minutes later

International Women’s Day: Three French women who beat the odds

To mark the annual March 8 event, we speak to a pilot, a dairy farmer and a ski patroller about the challenges they faced to do something they love

Pilot’s Nice airport take-off video proves online hit

The clip shows stunning aerial views of the French Riviera as the pilot explains how the controls and safety devices work in the Boeing 737

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.

Pilot

Profile: the daredevil French aviator who started a political party

Best (and worst) airports, new UK route: Nine France travel updates

Terrorism alert triggered over France after pilot falls asleep

Inquiry after New York-Paris flight ‘loses control’ on landing descent

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