The Somme-Hauts-de-France International Air Show is set for August 24, 2025, at Henry Potez Airport in Amiens, France. According to Dassault Aviation, the event promises an exciting lineup of flight demonstrations, static exhibitions, and family-friendly activities.
The French Air Force and Space ambassadors will meet in Trouville-sur-Mer on Sunday, July 27, 2025, for an air show featuring aerobatic performances by Rafale Solo Display, Alpha Jets, and the Patrouille de France team. The event is open to all and will be accompanied by concerts and activities.
The French Air Force has selected Pilatus to supply nine additional PC-21s as part of its training programme. Breaking Defense reports that the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace will deploy the aircraft at Cognac-Châteaubernard air base, where they will join a fleet of 26 PC-21s.
The French Procurement Agency has awarded Pilatus a contract to supply 22 PC-7 MKX aircraft for basic military pilot training, starting in 2027. Babcock France will provide training services under a 17-year agreement.
Dassault Aviation has released a new comic book, 'Corsaires du ciel - Tome 1 - Mission sans retour', exploring the air involvement of the French Army in the Indochina War. Scripted by Rudolph de Patureaux and illustrated by Olivier Dauger, this project is published by Éditions Paquet.
Dassault Aviation has released a new book, 'Mission Pégase - Déploiement de l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace aux antipodes', which provides a detailed reconstruction of the French Air and Space Force's deployment activities in the Indo-Pacific region. The work was created by Air & Space artist Lapin and published by Éditions Privat.
Dassault Aviation has published a book about Air Base 123 'Commander Charles Paoli', which is home to the French A400M aircraft. The book was coordinated by Colonel Jean-François Déplanche, who has logged over 3,800 flight hours.
Dassault Aviation will host the Patrouille de France air show on July 20, 2025, at Palavas-les-Flots. The event will feature Alpha jets from the French Air Force and Space Force, as well as simulators, stands, and activities.
Dassault Aviation is hosting the Meeting Aérien du Barcarès on July 15, with Air Force and Space ambassadors in attendance. The event will feature an airshow at Le Barcarès, where Patrouille de France Alpha jets will perform solo on July 14th and be joined by French Air Force aerobatic teams the following day.