1966, Festival in the sky
50 years ago, Air France introduced inflight movies on its long-haul aircraft...
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Air France in Toronto, 40 years of history
On May 20, 1976, an Air France Boeing 747 “Jumbo” with a capacity for 360 passengers departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 5 pm and landed in Toronto at 7 pm local time on the same day.
Air France and the Cannes Film Festival now on show
Since 1980, Air France has been a partner and the official carrier of the Cannes Film Festival. A longstanding partnership which illustrates the Company’s commitment to the world of cinema and the promotion of film.
The first air service from Paris to Tehran was launched 70 years ago.
On 29 April 1946, Air France wanted to "reach out all over the world"...
70th anniversary of Air France's first stewardesses
In April 1946, Air France welcomed its first eleven stewardesses on board its aircraft.
Orly, the local aerodrome became an international airport
The story of Orly airport began on 1 January 1918. The plain bordering the village of Orly welcomed its first aircraft...
Paris-Mexico, over 60 years of air services
27 April 1952. At 7:24 p.m. an Air France Lockheed Constellation took off from Paris-Orly for Mexico, more than 9,000 kilometres away...
747 Forever - épisodes 6 to 10
On 11 January 2016, Air France saluted with emotion the departure of the Boeing 747 from its fleet.The Company's men and women have also paid a final tribute to the legendary aircraft.You can now watch 5 new episodes of the "747 Forever" webseries!
747 Forever - épisodes 1 to 5
On 11 January 2016, Air France saluted with emotion the departure of the Boeing 747 from its fleet. The Company's men and women have also paid a final tribute to the legendary aircraft.You can now watch the first 5 episodes of the "747 Forever" webseries!
A look back on half a century of the 747
Remember early 1970, all French TV cameras were focused on the arrival of the Boeing 747 in the Air France fleet.
Santa Claus receives a warm welcome!
For many years now, Santa Claus has been boarding Air France flights to continue the tradition of dropping off countless toys and gifts around Christmas trees across the world.
Travelling back in time to Reunion Island
Air France and Reunion Island have enjoyed 70 years of close ties marked by the Company’s presence in the Indian Ocean.