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Air France, Paris: "We will ensure carrier survival"

French Minister of Economy spoke

“We will make whatever is necessary”: Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy, assured in recent hours that everything possible will be done to ensure survival of Air France. Owner of the transalpine dicastery gave an interview to the television broadcaster "France 2", talking about current situation of flag carrier. Future of Air France seems to be in the balance, unless there is a significant cut...

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Paris, France, 09/14/2020 17:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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