NEWSNov 09, 2026Air France Jet Turns Toward American Airlines Aircraft After Takeoff From LAX in Near-MissAn Air France Airbus A350-900 turned left after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport shortly after midnight on Saturday, toward an American Airlines jet climbing from the neighboring runway.Read More →
NEWSOct 29, 2026Airbus and Air France-KLM Launch Joint Venture to Support A350 Fleet WorldwideAirbus and Air France-KLM have finalized a joint venture to provide component support for A350 operators, with operations set to begin in 2026.Read More →
NEWSOct 14, 2026Lufthansa Wins Bid for 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Edging Out Air France-KLMPortugal selects Lufthansa as preferred buyer for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, beating competing offers from Air France-KLM and IAG.Read More →
NEWSMay 21, 2026After 17 Years and Two Trials, a Paris Court Has Finally Found Airbus and Air France Guilty of Killing 228 People Over the AtlanticA Paris appeals court has today delivered one of the most consequential verdicts in the history of commercial aviation, finding both Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over the June 2009 crash of Air France Flight AF447; a disaster that killed all 228 people on board and remains the worst aviation accident in French history. Read More →
NEWSMay 19, 2026Three of Europe's Biggest Airlines Have Extended Their Middle East Suspensions, and the Restart Dates Are Further Away Than Many Passengers HopedThree of Europe's largest airline groups have simultaneously extended their Middle East flight suspensions, with British Airways pushing its restart further into summer, the Lufthansa Group holding off a return to Dubai until mid-September, and Air France emerging as the most optimistic of the three with planned resumptions beginning as early as late May. Read More →
NEWSApr 16, 2026KLM Cuts 160 European Flights as the Fuel Crisis Gripping Aviation DeepensRoyal Dutch Airlines has moved swiftly to confront one of the most severe cost pressures in recent European aviation history, confirming on Thursday the cancellation of 160 flights to and from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport within the coming month. Read More →
ROUTESOct 23, 2025Air France Announces Paris-Las Vegas Nonstop ServiceAir France is expanding its US operations with a new nonstop service from Paris to Las Vegas, significantly enhancing travel options between these two cities. This strategic move not only benefits travelers but also promises economic growth and cultural exchange, while positioning Air France as a key player in the competitive transatlantic market.Read More →
STORIESJun 03, 2024Air France’s Unique A320 Caribbean Island Hopper ServiceAir France operates a unique Caribbean inter-island service, connecting numerous French overseas territories with an Airbus A320 aircraft. The history of this flight dates back to the 1940s as the carrier continues to operate this route today. Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2024EU General Court Declares Netherlands' €3.4 Billion Aid to Air France-KLM IllegalThe General Court of the European Union has ruled that the Dutch government's multi-billion dollar aid to KLM in 2020 was illegal. European low-cost giant Ryanair has praised the ruling, calling for the Court to recover the illegal aid.Read More →
NEWSNov 20, 2023French Air Traffic Controllers Protest Against Anti-Protest Laws Passed by French ParliamentFlights departing from airports across France were canceled on November 20 as air traffic controllers conducted a one-day strike. The strikes happened after the French Parliament passed a bill to restrict air traffic controllers' ability to go on strike on November 15.Read More →
