Politics No Impact AF-KLM Order, CEO Says

By Andrew Compart .

Air France-KLM CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon insists that the carrier’s upcoming decision on an order for 100 long-haul aircraft will not be affected by political pressure in France to select Airbus.

Speaking at a June 16 event in Washington, Gourgeon acknowledged political “noise” at home over the pending decision. Pressure has come from French lawmakers to ...

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