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 20, 2026Air France Flight Turned Away From U.S. Airspace and Diverted to Canada Over Suspected Ebola-Linked PassengerAn Air France Boeing 777-200 operating a scheduled service from Paris to Detroit has been denied entry to U.S. airspace and forced to divert to Montreal, in what is emerging as a direct consequence of sweeping new American travel restrictions linked to a deadly Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa.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 →
NEWSApr 15, 2026Gulfstream Pilot Ignores ATC Instruction, Nearly Downs Paris-Bound 777 at LAXA Gulfstream G650ER business jet crossed onto an active runway at Los Angeles International Airport against a clear air traffic control instruction, forcing the crew of a fully loaded Air France Boeing 777-300ER to execute a high-speed rejected takeoff.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2026Smoke in Cockpit Prompts Urgent Diversion of Transavia Boeing 737A Transavia France Boeing 737-800, operating as Flight TO8098, was forced to make an emergency landing at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) on the afternoon of Monday, January 5, 2026. The crew declared an in-flight emergency after reports of "suspicious smoke" Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2025Air France Flight Drops Nearly 4,000 Feet Per Minute, Diverts to LyonAn Air France Airbus A320 has experienced technical difficulties shortly after departure, causing the aircraft to descend at nearly 4,000 feet per minute. No one on board was injuredRead More →
ROUTESDec 22, 2025 Air France Suspends Paris-Manila Service for Summer 2026Air France has announced a significant adjustment to its Southeast Asian network, confirming that its direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Manila (MNL) will transition from year-round to seasonal operation starting in 2026.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 →
NEWSOct 30, 2024Air France to Launch A350 Paris to Orlando FlightsAir France has revealed its plans to launch a new direct connection between France and the United States on board their flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Read More →
