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Air France is the national flag carrier of France. It is currently a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, which also includes the Dutch airline, KLM. Air France is also a founding member of the global alliance SkyTeam when multiple airlines launched the airline in 2000. Air France operates from 2 hubs in Paris: Charles De Gaulle airport for international flights and Orly airport for domestic flights. Air France also owns three subsidiaries: HOP! for regional flights within France, Joon, an airline aimed at young people and Transavia France, a low-cost carrier. Air France decided to dissolve Joon. The airline, aimed at young people will cease operations in the summer of 2019. The airline formed in 1933 when 5 French airlines formed into Air France. The airline is one of the few operators of the supersonic Concorde, which Air France introduced into service in 1976, on a route between Paris and Rio de Janeiro, with a fuel stop in Dakar. The airline ended Concorde’s service in 2003. In 2004, Air France merged with KLM with the majority of shareholders being the former shareholders of Air France. When the airlines merged, Air France – KLM became the largest airline in the world by operating revenues. While the airlines were owned by a simple company, the airlines continued to fly under their own brand names. As of 2019, the airline operates over 200 aircraft in its fleet. Air France is one of few operators of the Airbus A380, but it is planning to reduce the fleet of the Super Jumbo to 5 in the next few years. The airline retired their last commercial Boeing 747 in 2016. Air France’s aircraft fly to over 200 destinations around the world. One of the biggest airlines in Europe is always looking for new and hardworking professionals to join them. Career opportunities are open for Pilots, Cabin Crew, and Engineers. Apply now!