CNN’s Jim Bittermann goes aboard one of the final flights of Air France’s iconic 747 jumbo jets, which are making way for more efficient airliners.

Air France and KLM are pressing ahead with retiring their A340s and 747s despite low fuel prices diminishing the need for more efficient aircraft. “We’ve pushed these airplanes pretty much to ...

Our analysis of OAG Schedules Analyser data shows the reduction in 747 flight operations by Air France over the last ten years. In 2005, the airline operated more than 10,000 flights with the type ...

Air France-KLM’s board has approved the order of 18 Boeing 777 passenger and cargo aircraft and the conversion options on two more Airbus A380s. The airline is to add 13 Boeing 777-300ERs ...

Air France marked the exit of the last of 68 Boeing Co. 747s that have graced its fleet over 40 years with a valedictory tour spanning Normandy to Mont Blanc and the Mediterranean -- while saying ...

Air France retired its fleet of Boeing 747s this month. Join CNN's Jim Bittermann on a ceremonial flight to mark the passing of an icon that spurred global travel for an entire generation.