One of the members of KLM SkyTeam Alliance. In 2005, Royal Dutch Airways merged with Air France to form the largest aviation group in Europe - Air France KLM Group. Royal Dutch Airways was founded on October 7, 1919. It has been using the same name as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and is the oldest airline in the world with regular flights. KLM is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands and has 80 years of excellent flight service experience. Nowadays, among the members of the International Association of Shipping Companies, Royal Dutch Airlines ranks among the top in terms of international cargo volume and flight mileage.