41.   There was no imminent danger of collision, the official said, but the move set off a warning alarm in the French aircraft.

42.   Three Irish helicopters, a French military aircraft, the Aran Islands lifeboat and an Irish naval vessel joined in the search.

43.   French aircraft engine manufacturer Snecma said Wednesday it would launch an Indian subsidiary and a design and research center in the southern aviation hub of Bangalore.

44.   French aircraft engine group Snecma has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pratt and Whitney Canada to develop and sell a new engine, Snecma announced on Wednesday.

45.   French aircraft engine maker Snecma on Friday signed a letter of intent for technical cooperation with Taiwanese firms, economic officials said.

46.   French aircraft had the task of laying down two smokescreens in just a few seconds between the fleet and the coast.

47.   French military aircraft will still be ready to fly back to the Tuamotu islands if necessary, he added.

48.   A second French military aircraft was due in Accra Wednesday with parts to repair the damaged plane.

49.   Australia has frozen defence links at existing levels, limited the servicing of French military aircraft and port visits by French warships.

50.   Australia has so far frozen defence links at existing levels, limited the servicing of French military aircraft and port visits by French warships.