Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over crash that killed 228 people
A French appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter related to the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228 people. The verdict follows a lengthy legal battle and has sparked reactions from victims' families, who expressed mixed feelings about the penalties imposed. Both companies plan to appeal the decision, which may prolong the legal proceedings further.
- ▪The crash occurred on June 1, 2009, when an Airbus A330 plunged into the Atlantic Ocean during a storm.
- ▪The appeals court ordered Airbus and Air France to pay a fine of €225,000 for corporate manslaughter.
- ▪The trial revealed significant disagreements between the airline and the plane manufacturer regarding the causes of the accident.
12 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 6 centre.
- ▪ Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash — Bbc
- ▪ Why Airbus, Air France were convicted on appeal in 2009 Rio-Paris crash — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case — NYT > Business
- ▪ Air France, Airbus found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash — Financial Times — Companies
- ▪ French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Air France and Airbus fined for 2009 crash that killed 228 people — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty over 2009 Rio-Paris crash — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter for 2009 plane crash — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash — BBC News
- ▪ Paris court finds Airbus, Air France guilty in 2009 crash that killed 228 — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Decision due in appeals case for Airbus, Air France over Rio-Paris crash — Straits Times — World
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