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Air France, Airbus found guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash

An appeals court in Paris has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter for their roles in the 2009 Flight 447 crash, which killed 228 people. Both companies have stated their intention to appeal the verdict, which could extend the legal proceedings. While some victim families welcomed the ruling and the maximum fine of €225,000 imposed on each company, others expressed dissatisfaction, seeking accountability for individual executives. AI

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Air France, Airbus found guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash

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    Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among victims’ families

    The Brazilian head of a victims’ association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France’s worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. Air France and Airbus, two of Fr…