LE FIGARO. – Do you regret this management letter, which prompted a strong reaction from drivers? Gilbert Rovetto. – This letter I have not written, but I assume and I understand she has shocked the form. It's a letter designed to remind drivers safety procedures they must follow, but it has nothing to do with the crash of the AF 447. After a tragedy like the one we experienced last June, everyone is in a weird state. For us, the fact that the black boxes have not been found and that we do not know what happened is also very difficult to live. The company has a hard time to grieve and such exchanges are healthy internally.

Unions criticize you a standstill since the occurrence of AF 447. It is true that we did nothing. We organized meetings simulator for our pilots.We have also established a mission on external security. But its work will take time. Before things can escalate this weekend, I thought to union officials propose creating a commission to monitor the external mission. We must meet November 4 to discuss these topics. My concern is out of the debate to get back to work.

Should we worry about recent reports of incidents? No. Since March 31, I am accountable manager for safety. I guarantee that Air France does not save the expense of safety, which is our daily priority. When mistakes are made, they are taken into account. An instructor pilot opened the throttle a little low and has been relieved of his duties as instructor. People have no right to say that there are no remarks or sanctions at Air France.They exist, as in all airlines. I sincerely hope that the debate can be conducted internally in serenity.

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