Airbus and Air France Cleared of Involuntary Manslaughter in Flight 447 Crash

French Court Delivers Verdict

After 14 Years, Legal Battle Concludes

After a 14-year legal battle, a French court has cleared Airbus and Air France of charges of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the crash of Flight 447 in 2009. The flight, traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, went down in the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board.

The trial focused on determining the cause of the crash and whether the companies involved were negligent. The prosecution argued that faulty speed sensors and inadequate pilot training contributed to the tragedy. However, the court ruled that there was not sufficient evidence to support these claims.

The verdict has been met with mixed reactions. Some families of the victims have expressed disappointment, while others have said they are relieved that the trial has finally concluded.

Airbus and Air France have also released statements expressing their satisfaction with the court's decision. They have maintained that they acted responsibly and that the crash was caused by a series of unforeseen events.

The Flight 447 crash remains one of the most tragic aviation disasters in recent history. The verdict in the trial brings some closure to the families of the victims and allows the companies involved to move forward.