Qantas’ bet on 20-hour flights explained
- 21-Jun-2026
Qantas Airways is betting that science can make the world’s longest flights feel less punishing – unveiling plans for a “wellness zone,” extra legroom, specially timed meals and animated lighting on its non-stop Sydney-London services due to launch next October. The Australian carrier, which plans to follow up with non-stop flights from Sydney to New […]
Ubisoft’s co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash
- 20-Jun-2026
Claude Guillemot, who co-founded French video-game publisher Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died, the company said on Saturday. “Ubisoft was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp, in an accident,” the statement said. “Our thoughts are with his family and loved […]
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
- 07-Jun-2026
PARIS: France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans, have yet to be finalised and countries may adopt different […]
Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say
- 06-Jun-2026
Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate over range and performance, six industry sources said. After whetting the appetite of buyers earlier this year for a launch as early as this summer’s Farnborough Airshow, Airbus has since toned-down expectations. […]
France eyes billions of investment in AI
- 01-Jun-2026
France holds a foreign investment summit on Monday with tens of billions of dollars of capital already offered, notably for artificial intelligence and data centres. Some 200 top executives from around the world are expected at Versailles palace west of Paris for President Emmanuel Macron’s annual “Choose France” event. The 2025 conference set a record […]
Airbus targets 10% cost cuts over global uncertainty and supply snags
- 20-May-2026
Europe’s Airbus has ordered a fresh 10% reduction in most non-industrial spending as global uncertainty and supply chain problems continue to squeeze its core jetliner business, three industry sources said. The clampdown is aimed at the planemaking division and headquarters-related activities but will not affect production, they said. It has been in effect for several […]
Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family’s slavery links
- 19-Apr-2026
A man in his 80s on Saturday issued what is believed to be the first formal apology by someone in France for their family’s role in transatlantic slavery, saying he hoped others – including the government- would follow. Pierre Guillon de Prince’s ancestors, based in Nantes, France’s largest port for transatlantic slavery, were shipowners who […]
Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon
- 18-Apr-2026
A French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that evidence suggests Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah was responsible for the attack. Three other soldiers were wounded and have been evacuated, Macron said in a post on X, urging the Lebanese government to […]
France to complete World Cup warm-ups against Northern Ireland on June 8
- 16-Apr-2026
France will complete their World Cup preparations against Northern Ireland in Lille on June 8, days after opening their warm-up campaign against Ivory Coast, the French federation said on Thursday. Didier Deschamps’ side will host Northern Ireland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in what will be their final fixture before heading to the June 11-July 19 […]
France to replace Microsoft Windows with Linux as Europe seeks digital sovereignty
- 12-Apr-2026
America’s major tech firms may soon discover that partnering with Donald Trump often proves unsuccessful. As the president causes chaos and distrust worldwide while criticizing EU tech regulations, Europe is exploring its own alternatives. France recently announced it will replace Microsoft Windows with Linux for its workstations. On Wednesday, France stated it plans to switch […]