Air Union
A historic French airline that was absorbed into Air France in 1933.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Air Union was a historic French airline established in the 1920s. It operated passenger and related air transport services between France and other European destinations during the early development of commercial aviation. The company formed part of the consolidation of French air transport businesses, and in 1933 it was merged with other French aviation companies to help create Air France. Air Union subsequently ceased operating as an independent airline. Publicly available information about its detailed fleet, management and route history is limited, so those areas are not expanded here.
History
Air Union was established in 1923 and became one of the airlines active during the early development of commercial aviation in France. Its operations focused on passenger and air transport services within France and between France and other European destinations. The company operated in a developing market shaped by route consolidation, operating scale and government aviation policy. In 1933, French air transport businesses were reorganized, and Air Union was merged with other French airlines as part of the formation of Air France. After the merger, Air Union ceased to operate as an independent company and brand. Reliable public information on its founders, successive executives, complete fleet and detailed route network is limited, so those details are not added here.
- 1933
- 1923
Products and positioning
Passenger air transport
Air Union's core business was early commercial passenger air transport, serving routes within France and between France and other European destinations. The service reflects its role as an airline operator rather than an aircraft manufacturer or travel retailer.
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