Air France 447: The Crash That Just Got Airbus Convicted! (Audio-Only Version)

A Paris appeals court has just ruled that Airbus and Air France are criminally responsible for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. In today's episode, Peter and Ben break down the corporate manslaughter verdict, why it overturns the earlier ruling that cleared them, and what it means for the long-running "was it the pilots?" debate.

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