Air France and Airbus Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2009 Crash

A Paris appeals court convicted Air France and Airbus of manslaughter for the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 over the Atlantic Ocean, which resulted in 228 fatalities. The court found both the airline and the aircraft manufacturer responsible for the disaster. According to Al Jazeera, the ruling marks a significant legal development in the aftermath of the tragedy.

The BBC also reported on the conviction, confirming the court's decision and the gravity of the charges against the two companies. The verdict holds Air France and Airbus accountable for the crash, which remains one of the deadliest in recent aviation history.