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Air France-KLM Posts Record Profit
Air France-KLM announced the highest annual operating profit in its history for 2025, exceeding €2 billion in operating income. The group carried more than 100 million passengers in 2025 and generated €33 billion in revenue. Net profit reached €1.76 billion, tripling compared to the previous year. Operating profit increased by €400 million year-on-year, while the operating margin stood at 6.1%.…
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Air France Expands New York Flights for Summer
Air France will increase capacity between Paris and New York during the summer season. On the Paris–John F. Kennedy International Airport route, up to six daily flights will be offered. Four of these services will be operated by Air France using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, while three daily flights will be operated by its partner Delta Air Lines under the transatlantic…
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Tensions in the Middle East Are Affecting Air Traffic
✓ Rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States have begun to disrupt international air travel. Due to developments in the region, many Europe-based airlines have canceled flights on Middle East routes today and tomorrow. ✓ Air France canceled two scheduled flights to Dubai, while British Airways also suspended its planned evening service to Dubai. Dutch carrier KLM canceled…
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Air France Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Concorde’s First Commercial Flight
Air France has celebrated the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first commercial flight. On January 21, 1976, Concorde operated its first commercial service to Rio de Janeiro via Dakar. Concorde was a supersonic passenger aircraft developed jointly by France and the United Kingdom, capable of flying at more than twice the speed of sound. Operated by Air France and British Airways,…
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Tension Between Air France and Airbus Over Pilots’ Role in AF447 Crash
Air France and Airbus have once again come head-to-head over the role of pilots in the AF447 crash, which occurred over the Atlantic in 2009 and claimed the lives of 228 people. During the closing hearings of an eight-week appeal trial in Paris, both companies delivered their final defenses against corporate manslaughter charges. French prosecutors have requested the maximum fine…
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Transavia France to Receive Ground Services from TGS for Sabiha Gökçen Flights
Transavia France, the low-cost carrier of the Air France–KLM Group, had previously announced that it will begin scheduled flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sabiha Gökçen Airport starting October 26. The airline has now selected TGS as its ground handling service provider for its operations at Sabiha Gökçen.
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Air France and Airbus Face Retrial Over 2009 Rio-Paris Crash
Air France and Airbus have once again appeared in court over the 2009 plane crash on the Rio de Janeiro–Paris route that claimed the lives of 228 people. The trial, which began at the Paris Court of Appeal, sees both companies charged with “involuntary manslaughter.” If found guilty, they could face fines of up to €225,000 (around $263,000). Air France…
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Heathrow Slot Prices Break Records: Reaching Up to $75 Million
London Heathrow Airport has become one of the most critical hubs in global aviation, driven by rising passenger traffic and limited capacity. With slots nearly fully allocated, takeoff and landing rights at the airport have turned into a strategic asset. In recent years, some morning slots have been sold for as much as $75 million in transfer deals. Capacity at…
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French Air Traffic Controllers to Strike on September 18
French Air Traffic Controllers to Strike on September 18: Major Disruptions Expected Across European Flights The SNCTA union, representing air traffic controllers in France, has announced that they will go on strike on September 18, 2025. The strike is expected to cause significant flight cancellations and delays across France and Europe. Why Was the Strike Called? SNCTA states that the…
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Airlines with the Largest Widebody Aircraft Orders in the World
Widebody aircraft orders are increasing globally. Among the two major manufacturers, the top 5 widebody models with the most outstanding orders are: 🇺🇸 1. Boeing 787-9 — 634 units🇪🇺 2. Airbus A350-900 — 442 units🇺🇸 3. Boeing 777-9X — 419 units🇪🇺 4. Airbus A350-1000 — 231 units🇪🇺 5. Airbus A330-900neo — 222 units The airlines with the highest number of…
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