''Air & Cosmos'' is a French-language weekly industry magazine that covers the
aerospace
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sector. The first issue was published on 25 March 1963. As of 2013, the magazine is the leading industry magazine in the French language; and one of the top three industry magazines, the other two being English-language publications ''
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[ The magazine is owned by Discom, who bought it in 2013.]
History
In 1963, many contributors from '' Les Ailes'' (English: "Wings"; published: 1921-1963) were also published in ''Air & Cosmos''. The founding publisher Eugène Bollard stated that the magazine would cover aviation fans, aviation advocacy, commercial aviation, aeronautic sector, astronautic sector, military aviation, general aviation, and youth interest. The founding editor, Jean-Marie Riche, had been assistant editor at ''Les Ailes''. The first assistant editor, Roland Desbarbieux, had been assistant editor at ''L'Air et l'Espace'' (English: "Air and Space").
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''Air & Cosmos International''
''Air & Cosmos International'' is an English language website published by Air & Cosmos and derived from the French-language magazine's content.
See also
* ''Jane's Defence Weekly
''Jane's Defence Weekly'' (abbreviated as ''JDW'') is a weekly magazine reporting on military and corporate affairs, edited by Peter Felstead. It is one of a number of military-related publications named after John F. T. Jane, an Englishman who ...
'', a similar magazine for the defense sector
References
External links
* Official website: http://www.air-cosmos.com/
* English web edition: http://www.aircosmosinternational.com/
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