Private company

Breguet Aviation

French aircraft manufacturer

The Société anonyme des ateliers d'aviation Louis Breguet (English: , French: [sɔsjete anɔnim de‿atəlje davjasjɔ̃ lwi bʁeɡɛ]), also known as Breguet Aviation ([bʁeɡɛ avjasjɔ̃]), was a French aircraft manufacturer. The company was set up in 1911 by the aviation pioneer Louis Charles Breguet.² From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

1911Founded¹

Industryaerospace engineering, aircraft industry, automotive industry, weapons industry¹
HeadquartersParis¹
Founded inVélizy-Villacoublay¹

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The story

Founded by Louis Charles Breguet in 1911, in Vélizy-Villacoublay.¹

Leadership

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FounderLouis Charles Breguet¹

Products and brands

aircraft

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1971Dissolved Dissolved¹
1911Founded Founded in Vélizy-Villacoublay¹

Sources

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WikidataBreguet Aviation on Wikidata
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WikipediaBreguet Aviation on Wikipedia