Air France is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its flight to Düsseldorf. On June 1, 1950, the French airline's first aircraft, a Languedoc from Paris-Le Bourget, landed at Düsseldorf Airport. The route between the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital and the French metropolis is now considered one of the most historic international air connections in Europe.
Air France currently flies the Düsseldorf–Paris Charles de Gaulle route up to six times a day. From there, the airline offers connections to over 190 destinations worldwide. Over the decades, the airline has operated various aircraft types on this route, ranging from the Languedoc to the Douglas DC-4, which later flew from Orly, to the Airbus A320, which has been in service since 1988.
The long-standing connection between Düsseldorf and Paris is considered exemplary for Franco-German cooperation in air transport. It has not only facilitated exchanges for business travelers and tourists, but has also contributed to the economic and cultural networking of both regions. This anniversary underscores the continuity and importance of this international air connection.
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