Air france has a travel tool that you can use to track the flight, as long as you have your flight number or the airport code.

Air France 447 originated from Rio De Janeiro on a flight to Paris

Yes you can check the status of a flight on Air france. Just go to air france website where you can also purchase tickets and check arrivals for all flights.

From the main page of Air France (USA) site; click on Flight and timetable information. There you can input the flight number and you'll be able to find the flight information you are looking for.

One can track an Air France flight online through the Air France website. It will list departure time, expected arrival time and loads of other useful information.