All Air France articles
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NewsFrench pilot walkout threat recedes after revision to strike-ban legislation
Threats of a broad work stoppage by French pilots over a government bill to restrict strikes have receded after changes to the proposed legislation.
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NewsFrench pilot union calls for work stoppage over proposed strike-ban bill
Air France pilot representatives are calling for a broad cockpit work stoppage in protest, ironically, over a government bill which aims to limit the right to strike in the transport sector. The proposal is set to be debated in the Senate, the upper house of the French parliament, on 9 ...
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NewsAir France-KLM boss hits out at unfair Dutch ‘greenwashing’ ruling
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has described a Dutch court ruling over alleged ‘greenwashing’ as unfair.
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NewsAir France to open transatlantic service to new US destination
SkyTeam carrier Air France is to open a new transatlantic service this year, operating to the US city of Phoenix.
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NewsOpposing dual inputs confused Air France 777 pilots during Paris go-around
Air France has sought to prevent dual pilot inputs to flight controls, after a serious incident involving a Boeing 777-300ER during go-around in low-visibility conditions at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
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NewsBeneficiary analysis behind European court’s annulling Air France pandemic aid approval
Judges of the European Union’s General Court have annulled a decision approving French state aid to Air France, after ruling that other companies of its parent group should have been considered as beneficiaries. The case – brought by Ryanair and Malta Air against the European Commission – contested the approval ...
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NewsUS lessor Azorra takes first widebody through Voyager acquisition
US lessor Azorra has branched into widebody aircraft with the acquisition of a Boeing 777-300ER operated by Air France. It has identified the twinjet as F-GZNC, delivered to the French flag-carrier in 2008. The aircraft had been leased from Voyager Aviation Holdings, but Azorra revealed in July that it would ...
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AnalysisSmith heralds Air France progress after catching up on profit with KLM
One of the most notable aspects of the improved financial performance Air France-KLM has enjoyed since the pandemic is the extent to which Air France is contributing to the group’s performance.
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AnalysisWalking away from Paris Orly would be ‘a lost opportunity’: Air France-KLM chief on Transavia plan
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith believes the group’s strong slot position at Paris Orly makes for too good an opportunity to walk away from, as it puts its faith in low-cost unit Transavia to deliver a profitable operation from the airport.
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NewsletterWhy the airline industry’s net-zero effort is likely to push fares higher
More airline leaders are starting to openly acknowlege that the extra costs associated with the industry’s net-zero transition through to 2050 are almost guaranteed to increase in ticket prices for consumers and impact the pace of the sector’s growth.
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NewsAir France going CDG-only as Orly exit frees space for Transavia expansion
Air France’s recent announcement that it will end domestic flights at Paris Orly airport by 2026 marks what could be the final step towards the Air France-KLM Group having clearly differentiated operations at the Paris capital’s two main airports.
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NewsAir France-KLM cites strong summer demand as Q3 operating profit hits €1.3bn
Air France-KLM saw its operating performance hit record levels during the peak summer months amid strong passenger demand, prompting it to maintain a positive outlook for the rest of the year.
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AnalysisAir France chief outlines €1bn SAF cost challenge
Air France would face an annual cost increase of around €1 billion if it were to reach 10% sustainable aviation fuel useage by 2030 at today’s prices, according to the carrier’s chief executive Anne Rigail.
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NewsTransavia to pick up routes as Air France signals end to Paris Orly flights by 2026
Air France has outlined plans to transfer operations of its domestic flights from Paris Orly airport to its leisure unit Transavia citing a “structural fall” in demand for the network carrier’s services.
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NewsAir France-KLM to order 50 A350s including -1000s
Air France-KLM Group is to acquire 50 more Airbus A350s, which will include both the -900 and -1000 variants. The company has unveiled a planned order which will also include purchase rights for another 40 aircraft. It says the aircraft will be assigned to the Air France and KLM fleets ...
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NewsA320 triggered altitude alarm after missing runway axis during night visual approach
French investigators believe an Airbus A320 pilot manually flew a visual approach with too much bank, and lost sight of the airport, before descending on a flightpath which was far offset from the runway centreline in Guadeloupe. The Air France aircraft was inbound from Martinique at night on 11 February ...
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AnalysisChallenges remain despite Air France-KLM's steady post-pandemic progress
While there remain plenty of pressures and potential pitfalls ahead, a doubling of profits in the second quarter underlined the steady progress Air France-KLM is making in its recovery out of the pandemic.
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NewsAir France-KLM doubles profit in second quarter
Air France-KLM doubled operating profits in the second quarter to €733 million ($810 million) on revenues up 14% on the same period last year.
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NewsAir France-KLM seals €500m financing with Apollo for engineering unit
Air France-KLM has sealed an agreement with fund manager Apollo Global Management to raise €500 million ($559 million) to support an engineering affiliate of Air France which owns components.
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InterviewKLM chief on Schiphol, sustainability, group dynamics, pilots and Airbus switch
Marjan Rintel says the Dutch flag carrier is back on its feet after the Covid-19 crisis – but that ‘normality’ has also delivered fresh challenges