AF447 Flight: Airbus to lodge appeal with the Court of Cassation following Paris Court of Appeal decision

Toulouse, France, 21 May 2026 – Airbus acknowledges the judgment delivered by the Paris Court of Appeal and the conviction of the company following the accident of Air France flight AF447 between Rio and Paris.

Airbus wishes to express its deepest sympathies and unwavering support to the families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic accident. From the outset, Airbus has pursued a constant objective: to understand the facts, to seek the truth, to draw all necessary lessons, and to act responsibly to continue improving aviation safety.

Airbus notes that the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal contradicts the submissions of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the conclusions of the dismissal order issued by the investigating judges in 2019, as well as the submissions of the Public Prosecution at first instance and the acquittal judgment delivered in 2023.

Consequently, Airbus has decided to lodge an appeal with the Court of Cassation to allow for a judicial review of the legal questions raised by this case.

Flight safety is the absolute priority for Airbus. It is at the heart of Airbus identity, its industrial operations, and the focus of all its employees, from aircraft design through to operation. This total commitment is owed to the millions of passengers and crew members who place their trust in Airbus aircraft every day.