Aerospatiale

Aerospatiale was a French aerospace manufacturer known for designing and producing aircraft, helicopters, and space vehicles. Founded in 1970, it played a key role in civil and military aviation, contributing to iconic projects like the Concorde supersonic airliner and the Ariane space launch vehicles. In 2000, it merged with other European aerospace companies to form Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers today. Aerospatiale's innovations advanced aerospace technology and helped position France as a significant player in the global aerospace industry.