On this page, you can read all the Take-off articles of the blog
January 2023
Fuel pathway: the right checklist for a safe flight
On their way from the refinery to the aircraft’s tanks, JET A-1 and AVGAS 100LL are exposed to several types of risks.
November 2022
TotalEnergies, Groupe ADP and Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA) Agree to Install Charge Points for Aircraft at Paris Area Airfields
TotalEnergies, Groupe ADP and Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA) have agreed to install charge points for electric aircraft at three Paris region airfields to support the aeronautical industry's decarbonization, specifically through the electrification of light aircraft
October 2022
NHV completes the first sustainable aviation flight in the offshore wind industry in collaboration with TotalEnergies
NHV is the first helicopter operator to carry out a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight in the offshore wind industry, in collaboration with partner TotalEnergies.
November 2021
First flight experiences for underprivileged children
For many years now, TotalEnergies has been supporting two associations that offer first flights to sick, disabled or disadvantaged children. It's a way to introduce them to a different world and share their passion for the sky. Let's meet their representatives.
Aude Lemordant's new plane: high performance to excel in aerobatics
After piling up victories in the French and world aerobatics championships, Aude Lemordant takes up a new challenge and changes plane. This custom-made craft, an MXS, is much more powerful than the previous one. Aude will have to tame it quickly to be ready for the upcoming championships!
FLY n’KISS: making children’s dreams come true
Founded in 2011, the FLY n'KISS association also offers first flight experiences to underprivileged, sick or disabled children. In addition to the flights, the day’s events include face painting, boomerang making, play dough workshops, personalised diplomas, goodies/gifts, and a snack/candyfloss stand
March 2021
The Pipistrel trainer championed by the FFA
After testing a prototype delivered in March 2018, the FFA is providing training for the Toussus-le-Noble flying clubs on a full-electric aircraft, the VELIS Electro from the Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel. This is the first electric model certified by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and mass produced.