Rio-Paris crash: Airbus and Thales convicted on appeal

The Paris Court of Appeal convicted Airbus and Thales of involuntary manslaughter in the Rio-Paris crash case of 2009.

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This judicial decision represents a significant reversal in the criminal liabilities of aerospace manufacturers.

The verdict affects the doctrine of manufacturer responsibility in major air accidents.

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