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More than 300,000 visitors and some $150 billion worth of contracts signed: the Paris Air Show confirmed its importance. Above all, it confirmed the triumph of Airbus over its American rival Boeing in terms of the number of orders received.

Five-year growth target, clearer segmentation, coliving: Xavier Desaulles, CEO of Adagio, talks about the new strategy for the apartment hotel brand co-owned by Accor and Pierre & Vacances.

CDG Express, a coworking space, new shops and innovative restaurants: the Gare de l'Est is preparing for its renewal. A new lease of life expected by the end of 2026.

It's now almost certain: the VoloCity flying taxi will be flying over Paris during the 2024 Olympics, in partnership with the ADP group. The routes to be used have been revealed, and five veliports will be set up, notably at Paris CDG and Le Bourget, as well as another within the city itself.

The European Consumers' Organisation (BEUC) has lodged a complaint against 17 airlines - including Air France - accused of greenwashing.

The 2023 edition of the Skytrax rankings has revealed the world's best airlines. Singapore Airlines returns to the top, while Air France wins many accolades...

The Paris Air Show will be celebrating the advent of urban mobility by air a little early, with the presentation of a number of projects. Another new feature: low-carbon business jets.

After an inaugural flight in June 2022 and a series of tests in Canada over a period of months, the latest addition to the Airbus family, the A321XLR, will be at the Paris Air Show. 

Asian airlines are making a name for themselves with their orders during the first few days of the Paris Air Show. After IndiGo, Air India, Philippines Airlines, China Airlines and Qantas have confirmed orders for aircraft...

Okko Hotels is adding a new establishment in Paris, near the Rosa Parks RER station. This opening provides an opportunity to look back at the development of the lifestyle chain.

Transavia is preparing to make its debut in Dubai. Air France's low-cost carrier will be flying to the emirate from Lyon and Marseille airports.

Air France has just reopened the doors of its lounge at San Francisco airport. A completely renovated and enlarged lounge.

The Paris Air Show is a moment of glory for Saudi airlines. Riyadh Air officially presented itself, while low-cost carrier Flynas signed up to buy 30 Airbus aircraft.

The Nobu hotel chain has teamed up with AWC to launch a new luxury brand in New York and Bangkok: Plaza Athénée. With little or no connection to the prestigious Parisian palace...

While TotalEnergies is announcing that it will be able to supply half a million tonnes of sustainable air fuel by 2028, Safran is embarking on the production of electric motors.

The European Union has updated the rules governing compensation in the event of train delays and cancellations. The new rules, which came into force on 7 June, are less favourable to passengers in some respects...

Air France-KLM purchased 17% of the world's production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), whereas the Group accounted for only 3% of the world's paraffin consumption. This confirms the Group's determination to be one of the main leaders in more sustainable aviation. 

Spanish carrier Renfe will launch its AVE Lyon-Barcelona route on 13 July, before embarking on the Marseille-Barcelona-Madrid route on 28 July. A promotional fare will be introduced to launch ticket sales on 21 June.

Visiting a Safran plant, Emmanuel Macron declared his support for the decarbonisation of air transport by announcing investments in research and the production of sustainable fuel.

The Paris Air Forum European Barometer published by the ADP Group deciphers the general public's view of air travel, particularly in the light of environmental issues.