École supérieure des techniques aéronautiques et de construction automobile (ESTACA) is a French engineering School, so called "

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", created in 1925. ESTACA is an Egineering school that trains engineers in aeronautics & aerospace engineering, naval engineering, automotive engineering and railway engineering. In addition to its training activities, the school also conducts applied research in the aeronautics, automotive,

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, guided transport and naval sectors. Located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux,

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and Laval, the school is recognised by the

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. On 25 September 2012, it joined the ISAE Group.Le groupe ISAE accueille l'ESTACA
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Notable alumni

* Laurent Mekies, a French engineer *

Igor Sikorsky Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky (russian: И́горь Ива́нович Сико́рский, p=ˈiɡərʲ ɪˈvanəvitʃ sʲɪˈkorskʲɪj, a=Ru-Igor Sikorsky.ogg, tr. ''Ígor' Ivánovich Sikórskiy''; May 25, 1889 – October 26, 1972)Fortie ...

, a Russian–American aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft *

Rémi Taffin Rémi Taffin (born 14 March 1975) is a French engineer who is the technical director of French firm Oreca. He was previously the engine technical director for the French Formula 1 team Alpine F1 and Renault Sport. He graduated in mechanical engi ...

, a French engineer *

Frédéric Vasseur Frédéric Vasseur (born 28 May 1968 in Draveil, Ile-de-France) is a French motorsport engineer and manager with a long career managing Formula-series teams. He was the managing director, CEO, and team principal of the Switzerland-based Alfa R ...

, a French motor sport engineer and manager

References

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