SAFIRE brings together the staff and the 3 research aircraft of the CNRS, Météo-France and the CNES. These 3 institutes have long experience in airborne research, they have operated research aircraft since 1947.
SAFIRE is the french operator of environmental research aircraft available to the international scientific community and to the industry.
The SAFIRE aircraft has the following core instrumentation:
• Selecting the appropriate aircraft
• Integrating and certifying the instrumentation
• Negociating the flight plans with aviation authorities
• Consolidating the financial plan and obtaining grants
SAFIRE is operating 3 aircraft sampling the atmosphere and the ground (continents, oceans) from 0 to 12 km altitude. + More details about the aircraft...
SAFIRE is a member of the European network "European fleet fo airborne research" (EUFAR).
SAFIRE
Toulouse Francazal Airport
B.P. 20034
31270 CUGNAUX - FRANCE