Just In: Last Air France A380 takes off for final journey
Air France flight AF380 carries a special meaning. On June 26, 2020, the airlines’ final A380 takes off…
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Air France – the French flag carrier, providing domestic and international passenger and cargo services.
French state unlocks €15 billion to support aerospace sector
The French Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, announced a massive support plan for the country’s…
BEA details AF66 A380 engine part search in Greenland
On September 30, 2017, Air France’s Airbus A380 (registered F-HPJE) started out its day as per usual, operating…
Air France explains why flight AF407 diverted to Lisbon
On May 21, 2020, Air France flight AF407 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unexpectedly landed in Lisbon, Portugal.…
Netherlands entry into Air France-KLM judged unlawful
When the Dutch authorities upped their stake in Air France-KLM in February 2019, the decision raised many eyebrows.…
BREAKING: Air France definitely retires Airbus A380 fleet
Air France announced that the nine Airbus A380 aircraft that remained in its fleet would not take off…
European Union approves French aid of €7 billion to Air France
The European Commission approved the aid proposed by the French government to Air France. The €7 billion will…
France outlines strings attached to Air France $7B state loan
Caught in the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Air France has to make concessions. As a condition to the state…
Air France forced to provide masks after full flight backlash
After the controversy sparked by a picture of a flight packed with passengers wearing no protective equipment, Air…
Shots fired at Air France A330 in Congo, flight AF4145 postponed
On April 11, 2020, Air France Airbus A330 was shot at and left with bullet holes in Pointe…
Is Air France-KLM heading towards nationalization?
Like other carriers in Europe, the containment measures to fight the coronavirus COVID-19 epidemic have greatly affected Air…
Air France AF1146 makes U-turn, returns to Paris
On March 16, 2020, Air France Flight AF1146 took off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in…
Air France to temporarily lay off 80% of staff due to coronavirus
Due to the coronavirus Covid-19 epidemic, Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM Group announced it would gradually reduce…
Child stowaway found dead in Air France flight
The body of a child was found in the landing gear well of an Air France flight between…
Airlines modify flights to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspaces
After the Iranian military launched over 12 missiles on U.S. bases in Iraq during the night of January…
Air France-KLM Group confirms order for 60 Airbus A220-300s
Air France-KLM Group has confirmed its order for 60 Airbus A220-300s. The aircraft will all be operated by…
Air France A340 limit helps avert windshear crash in Bogota
Due to a lack of communication with air traffic control in Bogota, Colombia, an Airbus A340 operated by Air…
Aigle Azur time slots: Air France-KLM winner, Ryanair left out
Aigle Azur bankruptcy in September 2019 left a pool of over 12,000 flight slots up for grabs. The…