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Compagnie Française d'Aviation

French aircraft manufacturer

Compagnie Française d'Aviation (CFA) was a French aircraft manufacturer of the 1930s and 1940s. It was established in 1936 as a division of the Salmson engine company to handle the mass production of the Cricri light aircraft. Manufacturing was interrupted by World War II, but was revived on a small scale thereafter.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1936Founded1

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CFA D.7 Cricri Major F-BFNG Pontoise 02.06.67
Photo: RuthAS, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Compagnie Française d'Aviation (CFA) was a French aircraft manufacturer of the 1930s and 1940s. It was established in 1936 as a division of the Salmson engine company to handle the mass production of the Cricri light aircraft.2

Timeline

  1. 1936Founded Founded1

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