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Blagnac is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.It is the third-largest suburb of the city of Toulouse, although governed by a separate council, and is adjacent to it on the northwest side. It is a member of the Toulouse Métropole.GeographyThe river Touch forms part of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Garonne, which forms all of its eastern border.38% percent of the area is made up of green spaces, mainly along the river Garonne and in parks.EconomyAirbus and ATR have their head offices in Blagnac.EducationBlagnac has a student capacity of 5,500 in 7 nurseries, 5 primary schools, two high schools/junior high schools, one sixth form college/senior high school, and a private school.Public secondary schools: Collège Mermoz Collège Henry-Guillaume Lycée Saint-Exupéry The private school is Établissement Le Ferradou, serving primary through senior high.The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has also one of its 8 worldwide training centres : Airbus Training Centre Europe.