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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff
The plane made a sudden turn before suffering a "rapid descent" in the moments before it crashed JET TRAGEDY Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff THREE people have died after a plane crashed into a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off. A former army general, 77, and a couple on board the Cessna 172 tourist plane all died in the tragic air disaster. 5 The wreckage of a light aircraft after it crashed in a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off Credit: AFP 5 Three people died in the horror accident Credit: AFP 5 The plane is said to have smashed into a 'low wall in a garden' before coming to a sudden stop Credit: AFP The experienced pilot lost control of the small aircraft as it plummeted towards a residential area in Champhol, a town in central France. All three died upon impact, public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier confirmed. The crash took place shortly before 4pm on Friday. Chevallier added that the couple onboard the light aircraft were a man and a woman in their 60s. The veteran French army general, who was piloting the plane, was praised for how he managed to avoid any civilian casualties on the ground when the plane spiralled down. Chevallier says he believes "the pilot likely prevented a greater tragedy by avoiding the houses". The only other damage caused was to a parked car in the area. Initial investigations say the aircraft is believed to have made a sharp turn that is said to have been too tight to perform. The lead prosecutor said the plane made a "sudden turn" before suffering a "rapid descent". It then smashed into a "low wall in a garden" and came to a sudden stop. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway The light aircraft was owned by the Chartres Metropole aerodrome flying club. An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is still ongoing. It comes as another life was claimed when a small plane crashed near Boston. The Mooney M20 aircraft hit a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am with one other critically injured. Another tragic plane accident saw two people killed after a small private plane crashed when a pilot lifted a wheel to dodge a turtle on the runway. The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane collided with a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward - leading to the serious crash. 5 Fire fighters, Gendarmes and police officers investigate the crash site Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff
THREE people have died after a plane crashed into a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off. A former army general, 77, and a couple on board the Cessna 172 tourist plane all died in the tragic air disaster. 5 The wreckage of a light aircraft after it crashed in a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off Credit: AFP 5 Three people died in the horror accident Credit: AFP 5 The plane is said to have smashed into a 'low wall in a garden' before coming to a sudden stop Credit: AFP The experienced pilot lost control of the small aircraft as it plummeted towards a residential area in Champhol, a town in central France. All three died upon impact, public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier confirmed. The crash took place shortly before 4pm on Friday. Chevallier added that the couple onboard the light aircraft were a man and a woman in their 60s. read more in plane crashes The veteran French army general, who was piloting the plane, was praised for how he managed to avoid any civilian casualties on the ground when the plane spiralled down. Chevallier says he believes "the pilot likely prevented a greater tragedy by avoiding the houses". The only other damage caused was to a parked car in the area. Initial investigations say the aircraft is believed to have made a sharp turn that is said to have been too tight to perform. Most read in The US Sun The lead prosecutor said the plane made a "sudden turn" before suffering a "rapid descent". It then smashed into a "low wall in a garden" and came to a sudden stop. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway The light aircraft was owned by the Chartres Metropole aerodrome flying club. An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is still ongoing. It comes as another life was claimed when a The Mooney M20 aircraft hit a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am with one other critically injured. Another tragic plane accident saw two people killed after a small private plane crashed when a The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane collided with a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward - leading to the serious crash. 5 Fire fighters, Gendarmes and police officers investigate the crash site Credit: AFP 5 Public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier praised the late pilot for avoiding any more casualties when he crash landed Credit: AFP
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Talaat seeks to boost French investment in Egypt's ICT sector
Egypt - Amr Talaat, Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, recently met with Éric Chevallier, the French Ambassador to Cairo, to explore ways of attracting greater French investment into Egypt's growing ICT sector and strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting focused on collaborative programs and projects between Egypt and France in the ICT field, including French companies' investments in outsourcing services. Talaat shared details of prior discussions with French officials and business leaders—particularly those within the French Business Confederation (MEDEF)—which had already resulted in the expansion of two major French companies' operations in Egypt. Minister Talaat emphasized Egypt's commitment to creating a favorable investment environment for global businesses, stressing that the country's competitive advantages, such as a large pool of skilled, multilingual professionals, position it as an attractive hub for digital outsourcing services. He expressed hope that French companies would leverage these advantages to scale their operations and serve global clients from Egypt. The Minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance youth capabilities in technical skills, foreign languages, and AI-related fields. These initiatives extend beyond technical fields to include disciplines like law and accounting, equipping professionals with the digital skills needed to thrive in the modern economy. Talaat expressed a keen interest in collaborating with France to develop an AI-powered platform to boost French language skills, enabling Egyptian professionals to serve French-speaking markets. Ambassador Chevallier praised Egypt's highly skilled ICT workforce and the successful expansion of several French companies within Egypt's ICT sector. He invited Talaat to participate in the upcoming AI Summit on February 10-11, which will focus on AI's role in the public good and global governance of emerging technologies. Talaat confirmed Egypt's participation and expressed eagerness to showcase the country's AI achievements and learn from the event's innovations. The Ambassador also extended an invitation for Egypt's Ministry of Communications to be a key partner at a French business forum for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in May. The forum will feature a dedicated segment on AI, and Talaat affirmed Egypt's readiness to contribute by presenting its digital capacity-building programs, AI initiatives, and support for SMEs in the sector. In closing, Minister Talaat invited Ambassador Chevallier to visit Egypt's Digital Creativity Centers to explore potential collaborations and discuss hosting events related to the forum within these centers.
Daily News Egypt
28-01-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Talaat seeks to boost French investment in Egypt's ICT sector
Amr Talaat, Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, recently met with Éric Chevallier, the French Ambassador to Cairo, to explore ways of attracting greater French investment into Egypt's growing ICT sector and strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting focused on collaborative programs and projects between Egypt and France in the ICT field, including French companies' investments in outsourcing services. Talaat shared details of prior discussions with French officials and business leaders—particularly those within the French Business Confederation (MEDEF)—which had already resulted in the expansion of two major French companies' operations in Egypt. Minister Talaat emphasized Egypt's commitment to creating a favorable investment environment for global businesses, stressing that the country's competitive advantages, such as a large pool of skilled, multilingual professionals, position it as an attractive hub for digital outsourcing services. He expressed hope that French companies would leverage these advantages to scale their operations and serve global clients from Egypt. The Minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance youth capabilities in technical skills, foreign languages, and AI-related fields. These initiatives extend beyond technical fields to include disciplines like law and accounting, equipping professionals with the digital skills needed to thrive in the modern economy. Talaat expressed a keen interest in collaborating with France to develop an AI-powered platform to boost French language skills, enabling Egyptian professionals to serve French-speaking markets. Ambassador Chevallier praised Egypt's highly skilled ICT workforce and the successful expansion of several French companies within Egypt's ICT sector. He invited Talaat to participate in the upcoming AI Summit on February 10-11, which will focus on AI's role in the public good and global governance of emerging technologies. Talaat confirmed Egypt's participation and expressed eagerness to showcase the country's AI achievements and learn from the event's innovations. The Ambassador also extended an invitation for Egypt's Ministry of Communications to be a key partner at a French business forum for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in May. The forum will feature a dedicated segment on AI, and Talaat affirmed Egypt's readiness to contribute by presenting its digital capacity-building programs, AI initiatives, and support for SMEs in the sector. In closing, Minister Talaat invited Ambassador Chevallier to visit Egypt's Digital Creativity Centers to explore potential collaborations and discuss hosting events related to the forum within these centers.
