Hopes that new leadership at Air France and its main pilots’ union would bring an end to the long-running impasse between the two sides appear to be coming to fruition, with the announcement of a tentative labour deal. Air France said Wednesday it had reached a “tentative agreement” with the two unions representing its pilots, SNPL and SPAF. “This draft agreement proposes changes in pilot remuneration and introduces the necessary flexibility on certain rules of use to support Air France’s strategy,” Air France said. The SNPL’s board voted in favour of a consultation with members on the deal, the result of which is scheduled for mid-February. If ratified, it would put an end to the deadlock between Air France and its pilots that resulted in a series of damaging strikes last year. <br/>