Airbus Joins Celebration of Air France and Patrouille de France Anniversaries

A special flight demonstration and film mark 90 years for the airline and 70 for the display team.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM ET

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Aircraft from Air France and Patrouille de France celebrate in formation. [Courtesy: Air France]

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An Air France Airbus A350-900 performed a celebratory aerial demonstration in formation with Alphajets from the Patrouille de France display team over France.
The event commemorated Air France's 90th and Patrouille de France's 70th anniversaries, also serving as a tribute to the French aviation industry.
Named "Athos A350," the meticulously planned mission involved 11 aircraft and over a month of preparation, resulting in professionally filmed "exceptional images" and a dedicated film.

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A celebratory aerial demonstration recently came together in the skies over France as an Air France Airbus A350-900 joined a formation of Alphajets from the Patrouille de France display team.

The airborne meet-up was part of a yearlong observance marking the 90th anniversary of Air France and the 70th anniversary of the Patrouille de France. The performance also served as a tribute to the French aviation industry.