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In a world first, Air France tests Li-Fi technology during a flight, in partnership with Latécoère and Ubisoft

On Wednesday, October 30th, 2019, Air France tested the very first flight equipped with Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) technology, developed by Latécoère on board the commercial flight AF6114 operated by Airbus A321 from Paris-Orly to Toulouse. As part of its commitment to researching new in-flight uses…Li-Fi, the new standard for in-flight data transmissionAir France and Latécoère are currently testing the ease with which this technology can be integrated and certified on commercial flights. The Latécoère Li-Fi infrastructure installed on 12 seats on the Air France Airbus A321 has many advantages. It generates: - a completely stable multimedia data…The final round on board the flightIn collaboration with their partner Ubisoft, the national airline and the Toulouse equipment manufacturer organized the final of the "Air France Trackmania Cup" tournament, launched at the Paris Air Show in June 2019(1). The finalists competed on this personalized version of the all-public video…

A world first - an autonomous baggage tractor tested in real conditions

In November 2019, Air France, CHARLATTE AUTONOM and Toulouse-Blagnac airport brought into service an autonomous tractor for transporting baggage between the baggage sorting area and aircraft. The testing in real conditions of this baggage tractor brings us one step closer to creating the smart…A co-innovation between air transport playersThe testing of this AT135 baggage tractor developed by the subsidiary of companies Charlatte Manutention and NAVYA, CHARLATTE AUTONOM, is the result of a close collaboration between several recognized air transport players, who have been working together to design the airport of the future. TCR…The tasks of the autonomous tractorOnce the passengers' baggage has reached the baggage sorting area, the autonomous baggage tractor intervenes in the following way - - An agent from Groupe 3S, an Air France subcontractor, places the baggage in containers connected to the autonomous tractor. - The baggage tractor is a smart…A smart electric tractorTo carry out its tasks and integrate ramp traffic, the vehicle is equipped with intelligent sensors that enable it to recognize its environment, position itself with great precision, detect obstacles at 360° and make decisions. Thanks to its sensors (Lidar, camera, GPS, odometer) and its autonomous…

Air France and Groupe ADP extend the ICC AOKpass solution test to flights to/from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, San Francisco and Los Angeles

A real-life test programme launched on 15 March 2021 for 4 weeks, in addition to the one currently being tested on Air France flights from Paris to Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France;Passengers testing the ICC AOKpass app will benefit from priority airport channels thanks to a partnership between Air France, Groupe ADP, San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles World AirportsOn 15 March 2021, Air France and Groupe ADP launched a new test programme of the ICC AOKpass solution for digitising COVID-19 test results, developed by MedAire/International SOS. The four-week trial will focus on outbound and return Air France flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle, San Francisco…Alain Bernard,Chief Operating Officer - Air France,declared: “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, we have been calling for a worldwide health-related standard. This new experimental programme is an example of what could become the standard for travel document verification in the future, and we are pleased to implement it with Air France…Sébastien Bedu,Airport Services Product Manager– MedAire, an International SOS company added: “The launch of this second large-scale test programme between Paris and the airports of San Francisco and Los Angeles is a major step in the international recognition of ICC AOKpass as a trusted-third-party and the emergence of a new international standard.…Marc Houalla,Executive Director of Groupe ADP and Managing Director of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, said: “We are convinced that the ICC AOKpass solution that we are testing with our partners at the departure and arrival points of the Paris airports will facilitate passenger channels through our terminals, by guaranteeing both greater fluidity and better control of health checks. The…About Air FranceSince 1933, Air France has been promoting and highlighting France throughout the world. With an activity divided between passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance, Air France is a major air transport player. A workforce of more than 45,000 staff are committed on a daily…About Groupe ADPGroupe ADP develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget. In 2020, through its brand Paris Aéroport, the group handled 33.1 million passengers and 1.8 million metric tons of freight and mail at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly, and more than…About ICC AOKpassICC AOKpass was co-founded by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and global industry leaders in health and certification services, International SOS and SGS Group. With an extensive international network of over 80,000 accredited clinics and health providers already in place, ICC AOKpass…About MedAireMedAire, an International SOS company, has been a partner to the aviation industry since 1985. MedAire provides fully integrated travel health and safety solutions to over 150 of the world’s leading airlines and more than 4,000 private aircraft including 75% of fortune 100 companies. Integrated…

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Air France reasserts its commitment to equal opportunities with the signature of a new collective agreement

- Air France has signed a 5th agreement with worker unions promoting gender equality in the workplace- A three-year cross-category agreement applicable to all Air France staff - Agreement signatories represent over 90% of votes in staff elections - More favorable measures promoting diversity within all sectors, a better work-life balance, and actions to reduce differences in pay; On International Women's Day, Air France has announced the signature of its fifth three-year agreement promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. The company is thus reaffirming its long-term commitment, with 4 priorities –diversity within the different sectors, opportunities for women to…Measures to support staff who are parents, including longer paternity leave to support the sharing of family responsibilities more easily, easier access to teleworking for pregnant women whatever their position (ground staff, cabin crew, pilots), measures to make it easier for staff seeking to adopt a child to take leave and flexibility…Differences in paywith a more targeted evaluation of persisting wage gaps in order to reduce them. -Diversity in the different sectors and at all hierarchical levels and the fight against sexism and gender stereotypeswith numerous initiatives such as partnerships with associations working to encourage young women to enter technical professions as well as actions to communicate and raise awareness about equality and diversity in the workplace. This agreement forms an integral part of the company's global…

Air France committed to protecting protected species

On 5 June 2017, Air France signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration at the IATA General Assembly in Cancun, which formalizes its commitment and determination to combat the trafficking of protected species. Illegal trafficking of protected plant and animal species is on the rise, particularly in…"By signing this declaration, we are reaffirming our long-standing commitment to fight illegal trafficking of protected species and are committed to reinforcing our actions to raise awareness among our employees and customers. We will make an active contribution to the efforts of all those involved…

The Scouts show marathon runners the way

Five Air France staff members ran the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon before everyone else; Their tips for runners the world over as well as their favourite addresses for recovering after the marathon are accessible on marathontips.airfrance.fr . Their names are Léa, Mawa, Jérôme, Antoine and…Air France and Flying Blue Running, your race partnersFlying Blue, Air France-KLM Group's frequent flyer programme, also offers its members numerous benefits to indulge their passion on their trips – use of Miles to register for partner races and marathons, as well as access to the “Air France Flying Blue Running” private area at the departure and…

The Air France customer priority hackathon, discover the winning projects

From 25 to 27 November 2016, 130 candidates, including 30 company staff, took part in the Customer Priority Hackathon. A contraction of the words "hack" and "marathon", a hackathon is an event in which teams consisting of developers, designers, logistics experts and idea-makers develop an IT…WINNING PROJECTS OF EXTERNAL PARTICIPANTS1ST PRIZE: AFBOTLINEWith AFBotLine, customers are free to choose their handling preferences in case of irregularity thanks to a multichannel chatbot*. The daily tasks of Air France ground agents are thus optimized – reduced waiting time at the desk, personalized responses for each customer (travel class, loyalty, etc…2ND PRIZE: UNIVERSAL VOUCHERThis app aims to digitize meal vouchers quickly and easily. These vouchers could be sent directly to the customer by sms for use with partners. Simple, rapid and efficient.3RD PRIZE: NOTIFLIGHTThis app aims to simplify the customer – company relationship, in a personalized way. It also allows Air France ground agents to manage travellers’ preferences and to contact them directly in real time, in line with their preferences. WINNING PROJECT OF THE IN-HOUSE TEAMA project developed by a team of Air France staff was also selected. 1ST PRIZE: CARE FRANCEThis project anticipates customers’ requirements and evaluates the necessary resources thanks to machine learning – an artificial intelligence tool equipped with a learning system. Care France instantly supports customers with a chatbot* available on Facebook Messenger, Skype, the Air France app or…2 PROJECTS TO BE DEVELOPED AND ROLLED OUTAF Botline and Universal Voucher were also selected as the jury’s favourites. They will shortly be developed and rolled out within Air France. With the Customer Priority Hackathon, Air France wanted to improve the customer’s travel experience in case of irregularity with innovative and digital…

The Air France Group commits to setting science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Air France Group airlines will take part to the Air France-KLM Group's decarbonisation trajectory, whose targets will be submitted to SBTi in the first half of 2022; The Science-Based Targets approach aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, in line with the Paris Agreement. The Air France-…Fleet renewal,with the integration of the latest generation of environmentally more efficient aircraft - Airbus A220, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 for Air France. In 2020, Air France ceased operating four-engine aircraft, Airbus A340 and Airbus A380.The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF),non-fossil fuels produced from industrial or domestic waste that do not compete with the human food chain. Air France has been a pioneer in the use of these sustainable fuels, and this year operated the first ever flight using sustainable aviation fuel produced in France, as well as a Nice-Paris…Eco-piloting,with the search for greater efficiency in operations: more direct flights in coordination with air traffic control, taxiing on one engine, continuous descent, reduction in aircraft weight, etc.Carbon neutrality of ground operationsby 2030.Recycling of waste and phasing out of single-use plastic.The Air France Group is also mobilizing its eco-system and all those involved in research to develop innovative solutions. As part of its partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation, Air France is supporting the development of economically viable solutions to provide more sustainable aviation. "…Air France press office:+ 33 (0)1 41 56 56 00 - corporate.airfrance.com - Twitter: @AFnewsroom

Air France, TotalEnergies, the Métropole of Nice Côte d’Azur and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport carry out a Nice-Paris flight fueled with 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Nice, October 1, 2021– Air France, TotalEnergies, the Metropole and the Airport of Nice Côte d’Azur have joined forces to operate a flight fueled with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Air France Flight 6235 has taken off for Orly Airport in Paris today at 6.30 pm from Nice Airport's Terminal 2, after being loaded with…Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, Chairman of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur and Deputy Chairman of the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region: "I am delighted that Nice is seeing the first Nice-Paris flight fueled with 30% SAF, symbolizing the policy of transition towards decarbonized forms of transport. This technological innovation, which illustrates the ecology of the future that I so fervently hope to see, is a crucial advance in a…Anne Rigail, CEO, Air France: "Air France is very happy to sign off the two days of the Nice Transition Forum with a flight from Nice to Orly Airport in Paris, fueled with a significant 30% proportion of SAF. This operation is a further reminder to our partners, the City of Nice Côte d'Azur, Nice Airport and TotalEnergies,…Alexis Vovk, President, TotalEnergies Marketing & Services: "The development of biofuels is a major pathway for TotalEnergies to follow in working towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and meeting the challenge of transport decarbonization. It is also an additional asset in helping the regions with their own energy transition,…Franck Goldnadel, Chairman of the Management Board, Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur: "For twenty years, Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur has been fighting on all fronts to bring its direct emissions down, and as a result of these efforts the reduction in absolute terms of its emissions recently earned it Airport Carbon Accreditation level 4+, which is the highest level awarded and…Jean-Christophe Tortora, Chairman, La Tribune: "This flight is a source of pride for our newspaper, because our every day mission is to inform people and bring them together to make a difference. With this air travel innovation, thanks to our partners, the Forum held at Nice has been more environmentally responsible. La Tribune is working…Sustainable Aviation Fuel - SAFSustainable Aviation Fuel is an immediately available solution for achieving significant CO2 reductions in air transport. It can be dropped into existing storage and distribution infrastructure, airplanes and engines without any modifications. Its progressive use worldwide should lead to a…The Nice Transition DaysTo underline the City of Nice Côte d’Azur's commitment to the ecological transition and its international appeal, the Nice Transition Days are taking place until October 3. A genuine innovation lab, they allow visitors to discover and test the latest innovations to change people's everyday lives,…The Transition ForumFor two days, starting on September 30, this conversation space hosted a diverse community of international players, decision-makers from the public and private sectors, global innovators, entrepreneurs, industrial groups, researchers and figures from civil society, for the purpose of catalyzing…About Air FranceSince 1933, Air France has been promoting and highlighting France throughout the world. With an activity divided between passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance, Air France is a major air transport player. More than 40,000 staff that make up its workforce are committed on…About TotalEnergiesTotalEnergies est une compagnie multi-énergies mondiale de production et de fourniture d’énergies : pétrole et biocarburants, gaz naturel et gaz verts, renouvelables et électricité. Ses 105 000 collaborateurs s'engagent pour une énergie toujours plus abordable, propre, fiable et accessible au plus…About Métropole Nice Côte d’AzurSince its creation in January 2012, the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis, which brings together 49 municipalities and 550,000 inhabitants, has been pursuing an ambitious policy based on an attractive territory stretching from the shores of the Mediterranean to the peaks of the Mercantour. With in mind…About Nice Côte d’Azur AirportLe Groupe Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur gère les aéroports Nice Côte d’Azur, deuxième plateforme aéroportuaire de France, Cannes Mandelieu et Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Il est numéro 2 européen en matière d’aviation d’affaires. La liaison régulière en hélicoptère entre Nice et Monaco est par ailleurs la…Cautionary NoteThis press release, from which no legal consequences may be drawn, is for information purposes only. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. TotalEnergies SE has no liability for their acts or omissions. In this document, the terms…