Air France unveils new-ish look

Company opts for 'cleaner' blue, white and red logo and a single ‘Airfrance’ word to define its international image

Published Wednesday 30 November 2016 - 16:14 Modified Wednesday 30 November 2016 - 16:14

AIR FRANCE has unveiled a new look which will be rolled out across its fleet in the coming months.

While the traditional blue, white and red remain, the company’s name will be "cleaner" and contracted to one word.

Air France said this would help improve its image internationally.

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