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French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

A Paris appeals court has found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight, which resulted in the deaths of 228 individuals, marking it as the deadliest disaster in French aviation history. Airbus has announced plans to appeal the court's decision to France's highest court.

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  • What Happened

    A Paris appeals court has found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight, which resulted in the deaths of 228 individuals, marking it as the deadliest disaster in French aviation history. Airbus has announced plans to appeal the court's decision to France's highest court.

  • Why It Matters

    This ruling signifies a significant legal precedent for aviation safety accountability and could have far-reaching implications for both companies, potentially affecting their reputations and financial standings in the industry.

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