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This Friday, Air France-KLM participated in the 2026 edition of the Paris Air Forum 2026, alongside leading representatives from the aerospace, space and defense sectors. During the event, Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, Anne Rigail, CEO of Air France, and Olivier Mazzucchelli, CEO of Transavia France, contributed to discussions on the major issues currently shaping the aviation industry, including European competitiveness, consolidation, geopolitical resilience and decarbonization. Benjamin Smith reaffirmed the Group’s strategic ambition for European aviation: “We aim to create a European global champion, connecting the entire continent, from North to South to the rest of the world.” Anne Rigail highlighted the operational realities facing the sector in an increasingly uncertain environment: “Managing crises is part of our daily lives. We are almost systematically one of the first sectors impacted by any geopolitical, health or weather event.” Olivier Mazzucchelli underscored the importance of ensuring balanced regulatory conditions to support an effective transition: “A displacement of traffic rather than effective decarbonization; that is the risk if the playing field remains uneven.” #AirFranceKLM remains fully committed to actively contributing to the discussions shaping the future of aviation in Europe and beyond. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZfzvtPa