Air France Flight 447 trial: The airline and Airbus face manslaughter charges over crash that killed 228
CBSAUG 2022
The French courts have gone soft in the trial of Airbus and Air France. Both companies have come out of the accident as largely untouchable. In their minds, the loss of loved ones is secondary to the loss of their aircraft. The families of the victims promised that they would bring the companies to justice and the truth would be known. It's important that the victims do not die in vain and that the safety of others on these faulty aircraft is protected. Airbus knew the planes were dangerous and yet they did nothing.
Airbus and Air France have maintained throughout the years that the error that caused the crash lies with the pilots. Even so, Air France will continue to remember and honor the victims and has offered its compassion and sympathy to the families as they continue to navigate these tragic times. Airbus remains committed to its safety-first culture and will strive to remain a safe aircraft builder for passengers and employees alike.