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Air France and the SNPL pilot union have reached an agreement that extends a previous Boeing 787 training deal allowing 777 instructors to train pilots on the 787. The deal brings to a close an impasse that had forced it to ground its newest 787 and reduce flight frequency from Paris to Guangzhou, China. “This latest generation aircraft is one of the best tools for Air France’s growth strategy,” Air France said. “Ensuring it can be operated is a priority for the airline’s management. Since May 1 the airline has been forced to keep its sixth Boeing 787 grounded, following the refusal of pilot representatives to sign an extension of the specific agreement on Boeing 787 instructors.” Air France said the deal “ends a stalemate that was detrimental for passengers and employees.” <br/>

For many international travellers, the reputation of Korean Air is one of comfortable jets and attentive customer service. In its native South Korea, however, the airline — and the family that runs it — is facing an outpouring of public anger as scandal after scandal throws into disrepute the company’s leadership and values. The wife and two daughters of chairman Cho Yang-ho are facing investigation for a litany of alleged crimes — from smuggling to physical assault — in a case that has highlighted South Korea’s growing impatience with the old habits of its corporate champions. Under president Moon Jae-in’s administration, Seoul has cracked down on the excesses of South Korea’s family-run conglomerates. Now, some analysts believe the country’s top airline could be first to feel the heat of prosecutors under the administration of Moon. <br/>