Air France and Airbus fined for 2009 crash that killed 228 people
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, which resulted in the deaths of 228 people. The Paris Court of Appeal ordered each company to pay a fine of 225,000 euros, the maximum penalty for corporate manslaughter. This ruling is expected to have significant reputational consequences for both companies, despite their denial of criminal liability.
- ▪The crash of Flight AF447 occurred on June 1, 2009, while traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.
- ▪All 228 people on board, including 216 passengers and 12 crew members, were killed in the disaster.
- ▪The court's ruling is seen as a significant moment for the families of the victims, providing a formal recognition of their loss.
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Air France and Airbus found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for Rio-Paris flight crashTopic:Air IncidentsFri 22 May 2026 at 12:30amFri 22 May 2026 at 12:30amFri 22 May 2026 at 12:30amAir France and Airbus have both been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over a 2009 crash. (Reuters: Gonzalo Fuentes)In short:The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled that Air France and Airbus are guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the crash of a flight between Rio de Janeiro and Paris that killed 228 people.The plane was over the Atlantic Ocean when it crashed, causing the worst air disaster in France's aviation history.What's next?The court has ordered each company to pay a fine of 225,000 euros ($366,000) — the maximum fine for corporate…
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