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Malakoff is a suburban commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department southwest of Paris, France. It is located 5km from the centre of the city. EUROCAE, the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment is based in Malakoff.HistoryThe commune of Malakoff was created on 8 November 1883 by detaching its territory from the commune of Vanves. Its name was taken from an inn sign "À la Tour de Malakoff" (= "At the Malakoff Tower"); the inn was so named in 1855 to commemorate the Battle of Malakoff, fought during the Crimean War.TransportMalakoff is served by two stations on Paris Métro Line 13: Malakoff - Plateau de Vanves and Malakoff - Rue Étienne Dolet.Malakoff is also served by Vanves - Malakoff station on the Transilien Paris - Montparnasse suburban rail line. This station is located on the border between the commune of Malakoff and the commune of Vanves, on the Vanves side.