Clement Charpentreau
2337 articles
Editor-in-chief
Clement joined the AeroTime editorial team in 2018 after honing his journalism skills in newsrooms across France. Clement has a particular interest in the role of the aviation industry in international relations. He reports mainly on developments in defense and security technology, and aviation safety. Clement is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Clement joined the AeroTime editorial team in 2018 after honing his journalism skills in newsrooms across France. Clement has a particular interest in the role of the aviation industry in international relations. He reports mainly on developments in defense and security technology, and aviation safety. Clement is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Australia, New Zealand and France conduct evacuation flights from New Caledonia
In light of the increasing unrest in New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand have begun evacuation efforts to…
US reaches agreement with Niger to remove military forces by mid-September 2024
US troops will leave the West African nation of Niger by September 15, 2024. The decision, which was…
Aurora advances high-speed vertical lift concept to preliminary design phase
The high-speed vertical lift X-plane concept developed by Aurora Flight Sciences has reached the preliminary design phase. This…
Boeing shareholders keep outgoing CEO as board member
Boeing’s shareholders’ general assembly renewed the terms of all board members, including that of outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun,…
Iranian president helicopter crash: Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead by state media
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had to make an emergency “hard landing” in a mountainous and…
Chinese-owned hotel near Swiss air base raises security concerns
Concerns have arisen in Switzerland after Chinese investment in properties near an air base. As reported by the…
NASA delays Boeing Starliner crewed launch again over helium leak
NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have postponed the first Boeing Starliner crewed launch to investigate a…
Wizz Air celebrates 20 years of budget-friendly flights
Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost airline, marks its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades of revolutionizing affordable…
Eurodrone program completes preliminary design review
The Eurodrone program has reached a significant milestone by completing its Preliminary Design Review (PDR). The review, spearheaded…
US Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveils 50th anniversary paint scheme
The US Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveiled a unique 50th-anniversary paint scheme at Edwards Air Force…
MBDA receives contracts to begin HYDIS2 hypersonic interceptor concept phase
MBDA has recently signed two major contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), marking the launch…
Hermeus tests precooler technology on F100 engine for future hypersonic engine
Hermeus has partnered with Pratt & Whitney to conduct testing of its advanced precooler technology with the F100…
Sweden ready to host NATO nuclear weapons only during wartime
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden would be ready to host NATO nuclear weapons on its soil…
Lilium considers setting up eVTOL production plant in France
Lilium is in “advanced discussions” with the French government to set up a Lilium Jet production plant in…
Noumea-La Tontouta Airport closed to flights amid New Caledonia riots
Nouméa-La Tontouta Airport (NOU) announced the cancellation of commercial flights as the city of Nouméa, in the French…
UK completes flight tests using quantum-based navigation systems
The UK has concluded commercial flight trials of quantum-based navigation systems, which it says are resilient against jamming…
Greece reportedly in talks to acquire up to 10 new Rafale fighters
Greece is reportedly moving forward with the order of another batch of new Rafale fighter jets. As first…
Emirates Group announces record annual profit of $5.1 billion, up 71%
The Emirates Group has announced its financial results for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Comprising the airline Emirates and…