French Train Nigerian Pilots

06/25/2013
2013-06-25 French company DCI has trained six Niger Air Force helicopter pilots and will train more aircrew under an extended contract. The six pilots, together with six flight mechanics, graduated with their diplomas in March at a ceremony held in Niamey, Niger. “This innovative project, supported by the presidency of Niger,…

The Role of Expeditionary Logistics in Shaping New Combat Capabilities: The Case of France in Mali

06/11/2013
2013-06-11 By Murielle Delaporte The revolution in logistics seen in air and maritime support for ground forces can reshape how these forces operate.  The French experience in Mali provides a case in point. The French forces were requested by the Mali government to intervene to defend the capital and the southern…

Marshall Aerospace and Upgrading French C-130s

06/06/2013
2013-06-06 We have taken a look at the Marshall Aerospace business model earlier. In the interview with the Marshall CEO, Murielle Delaporte discussed the the Marshall team's approach to partnership. As the CEO underscored: We provide integrated operations support through our partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).  we’ve never had our…