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The sarcophagus of Ramses II travels on board an Air France Airbus A350

On 23rd March, the Air France Cargo teams transported a priceless work of art of inestimable historical value – the sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharoah Ramses II. This unique object was transported between Cairo and Paris on board a regular Air France flight operated by the Airbus A350 “Biscarosse…VideoLe sarcophage de Ramsès II voyage à bord d'un Airbus A350 d'Air France The exhibition “Ramses II and the Gold of the Pharoahs” will be on display at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from 7 April to 6 September, 2023. The Air France-American Express card is the official partner of this event.

“Air France, a history of elegance”, a new exhibition dedicated to the company at the L’Envol des Pionniers in Toulouse

Starting today and for a duration of two years, L’Envol des Pionniers, a cultural venue dedicated to the history of French aviation located in Toulouse, presents an exhibition entirely dedicated to Air France. An invitation to explore the company’s history, from its origins in 1933 to the present…An immersive experience spanning over 90 years of historyThe exhibition will include emblematic posters, model aircraft, couture uniforms, vintage seats, and more. This exhibition is an opportunity to showcase over 170 original objects making up Air France’s heritage, illustrating how the company has over the years invented a genuine French-style travel…Enter the legend”, retraces the company’s origins with historical artefacts, archive footage, and emblematic posters from the early days. The second section, “A historical link with Toulouse”, explores the link between Toulouse and Air France, from the site where one of the company’s maintenance centres was located until 2003. The third section, “Elegance is a journey”, embarks visitors on board eight legendary aircraft to discover the unique travel experience with Air France. And the last section, “Our professions and expertise”, highlights the unique expertise of airline staff and the company’s multiple professions. “This exhibition showcases the wealth of Air France’s heritage and our ability to innovate and reinvent the pleasure of travel, with the elegance that characterizes our airline” said Fabien Pelous, SVP Air…Air France on display at the Galeries Lafayette ToulouseTo accompany the launch of the “Air France, a history of elegance” exhibition, the company and L’Envol des Pionniers are teaming up with the Galeries Lafayette Toulouse to offer Toulouse residents a glimpse of the exhibition in the department store’s window display. Against a scenic background…About l’Envol des Pionniers and SEMECCELDedicated to the early days of aviation, the creation of the Lignes Aériennes Latécoère and the Compagnie Générale Aéropostale, and then the birth of Air France, L’Envol des Pionniers is located in Toulouse Montaudran, on the historic site from where the Aéropostale planes set off for Africa and…

Air France, partner of the “Georges Mathieu” exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris

From 11 April to 7 September 2025, Air France is a partner of the exhibition “Georges Mathieu – geste, vitesse, mouvement”, hosted by the Monnaie de Paris in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou. A unique opportunity to explore a retrospective of the artistic career of the inventor of lyrical…Air France posters signed by Georges MathieuTo celebrate the event, Air France is reissuing of a selection of posters by Georges Mathieu, so that everyone has the chance to acquire these works of art that have marked the history of the airline. They will start going on sale from the end of April on the shopping.airfrance.com website and at…

Air France inaugurates two new flight simulators at its pilot training centre at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport

On 14 April 2025, Air France inaugurated two new Airbus A220 and A350 flight simulators at its training centre at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. More efficient and less energy-consuming, this latest-generation equipment enables pilots to practise in ultra-realistic conditions, faithfully…Enhanced training capacityWith these two new Airbus A220 and A350 flight simulators, the Air France pilot training centre, which opened in 1972, is continuing to modernise and expand. The installation of this new equipment brings the total number of simulators in operation to fourteen, covering all the aircraft in the Air…A more sustainable and modern fleet of simulatorsTo accommodate these new simulators, Air France has extended the existing building, with no impact on the training programme. As part of the airline's commitment to sustainability, 140 solar panels were installed on the roof of the building to produce part of the electricity needed to power the…

Air France operates exceptional flights to nice on board its boeing 787

Air France is exceptionally leasing its Boeing 787 for two Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Nice round-trips on 28 and 29 May 2017 in response to the marked increase in travel over this summer period. The high travel demand is due to the end of the Ascension holiday weekend, the 75th Monaco Formula 1…Flight times on 28 and 29 May 2017 (in real time) -AF7700: leaves Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 7:35, arrives in Nice at 9:05; AF7705: leaves Nice at 10:45, arrives at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 12:20.A real movie theatre in the skyAir France, official partner of the Cannes Film Festival since 1980, now offers an even wider choice of international movies on board its flights. The Company offers up to 1,200 hours of programs on demand, available immediately after boarding and up to arrival at the destination airport. With more…

For Cannes Film Festival, cinema takes to the skies with Air France!

Once again this year, Air France is partner and official carrier of the Cannes Film Festival, whose 72nd edition is taking place from May 14 to 25, 2019. On this occasion, the company will be celebrating 39 years of partnering the biggest movie fest in the world.In-flight film festivalAir France adapts its cinematographic production to offer passengers, on board all its long-haul flights, a selection of movies that have won prizes at previous editions of the Cannes Film Festival. In May, they will notably be able to watch Capharnaüm by Nadine Labaki (2018), Sofia by Meryem Benm’…Action!The company proudly organized the film shoot for Sibyl, directed by Justine Triet with two of the film’s actresses Virginie Efira and Adèle Exarchopoulos, screened in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival! The film will be screened on May 24, 2019 on the Croisette, at the same time…A love storyEver since the first movie shown – An American in Paris – on board a Constellation flying from New York to Paris in 1951, and subsequently in May 1966 when Louis Malle’s Viva Maria! marked the introduction of two films in its long-haul flight programme, cinema has been part of Air France’s DNA, and…Air France StudioOn board or at the foot of an airplane on the tarmac, in an airport lounge, at a check-in counter or in a vast hangar, Air France Studio provides the film, fashion and media worlds a unique environment for film shoots. Air France Studio also supplies film sets with Air France accessories, products…

Paris-San Francisco-Paris, two Air France flights flying the rainbow flag

As part of its commitment for diversity and inclusion and to celebrate Gay Pride in San Francisco and the LGBT Pride March in Paris, Air France will operate two special LGBT friendly flights: flight AF084 on June 28, 2019 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to San Francisco and flight AF083 on June 30th,…A commitment to support diversityAir France, aware of its social and societal responsibility, affirms its commitment to ensuring that only skills matter in the workplace: fighting all forms of discrimination is essential to progress and to promote equality, respect and tolerance. This is why Air France is committed to preventing…

Hollywood to Deauville! Delta and Air France sponsor 44th American Film Festival

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Air France presents "Air France running", the essential website for everyone who loves running all over the world

- airfrancerunning.com , a website federating an international community of runners, synchronized with their running apps; - Several different challenges offered to try to win "flight + bib" packages to fly off and take part in all the main international races; - Access to a community of…Air France Running, a round-the-world tour of famous races In 2018, Air France Running is flying runners from all over the world to 10 destinations where the most prestigious races are held. From Santiago de Chile to New York, from Havana to Buenos Aires, from Paris to Venice, Air France offers everyone who loves running a chance to take part in the race…Air France Running, a community with a shared passion!The airfrancerunning.com website is synchronized with all the main running apps. After setting up an account on the website, participants can compare their sporting performance with the entire Air France Running community and share the challenges they take part in on Facebook and Twitter. With Air…Next stage: the Adidas 10K Paris The Adidas 10K Paris is being held on 10 June, organized by ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation), one of the first international races in the Air France Running colours. Runners will be able to share this sporting event with an Air France Running filter on Snapchat and try to win two long-haul tickets…

Two citizen solidarity days for Air France

Image © Air France • Air France’s first citizen solidarity days took place on 23 and 30 January 2018 • 1,000 staff members gave their time to different associations on two separate days • 61 assignments in six areas of activity • 43 assignments in the Paris region and 9 in the French provinces. On…