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Yves Lambert
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Yves Lambert
4 June 1936 (age 89) |
| Died | 27 March 2021 Paris
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| Nationality | French |
| Education | Aerospace engineer |
| Alma mater | École polytechnique École nationale de l'aviation civile |
| Occupation | Former head of Eurocontrol |
| Known for | Director General of the Eurocontrol |
Yves Lambert (born June 4, 1936, died March 27, 2021) was a French aerospace engineer. This means he was an expert in designing and building aircraft and spacecraft. He was also the leader of an important organization called Eurocontrol from 1994 to 2000.
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Yves Lambert's Life and Career
Early Life and Education
Yves Lambert went to two important schools in France. He studied at the École Polytechnique starting in 1956. Later, he attended the École nationale de l'aviation civile. This school is like a university for people who want to work in civil aviation. He finished his studies there in 1959.
Working in Aviation Safety
After finishing school, Lambert began his career in 1961. He worked as the head of the technical department for civil aviation in Algeria. From 1965 to 1968, he became the director of an air safety group in Algeria. This group helped make sure flights were safe.
International Aviation Work
In 1972, Yves Lambert was chosen to represent France at the International Civil Aviation Organization. This organization, often called ICAO, works to set rules for air travel around the world.
He became the Secretary General of ICAO in 1976. This was a very important job, and he held it for many years, until 1988. After his time at ICAO, he returned to France. There, he became the director for air navigation until 1993. This role involved managing how planes fly safely in the sky.
Leading Eurocontrol
In 1994, Yves Lambert was given another big role. He became the Director General of Eurocontrol. Eurocontrol is an organization that helps manage air traffic across Europe. He led Eurocontrol until he retired in 2000.
Yves Lambert was also a member of the Académie de l'air et de l'espace. This is a group of experts in air and space. He was also part of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Awards and Honors
Yves Lambert received several important awards for his work. These awards show how much he contributed to aviation:
- Officier of the Legion of Honour
- Commandeur of the Ordre national du Mérite
- Médaille de l'Aéronautique
