Originally Posted by
stilton
Surprised no one else has raised the
subject of the Air France safety record
I wouldn’t fly on them, they own a unique distinction in Europe though, a supposedly first world major airline with a third world safety record.
AF447 was the last straw for me
I am currently finishing up transition training to the 777. One of my instructors works for CAE on the Citation fleet. He had a recently retired AF pilot come through for a type rating. The instructor was astounded by the lack of flying ability demonstrated by the pilot. He allowed the jet to slow to a stall without recognizing the imminent departure from controlled flight. He seemed oblivious.
One pilot does not make it the rule but this does draw a parallel to AF 447.