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# FRANCE: French Court Convicts Swift Air Of Manslaughter After Plane Crash In Mali
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/france-french-court-convicts-swift-air-of-manslaughter-after-plane-crash-in-mali/
- Published: 2026-09-29T05:32:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T05:32:49.000Z
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: France, Swift Air, Air Algerie, Legal, aviation safety

PARIS, France

- Paris criminal court convicted Spanish carrier Swift Air of corporate manslaughter.
- Conviction follows 2014 crash of Air Algerie MD-83 flight AH5017 that killed all 116 on board in northern Mali.
- Swift Air operated the flight under wet-lease for Air Algerie.
- Court imposed maximum French fine of EUR 225,000 (USD 255,591).
- Trial lasted three weeks earlier this year.
- Court found pilot lacked proper proficiency check and crew missed required training flights after a work break.
- Swift Air has 10 days to appeal.
- Company stated it complied with safety regulations and the trial should not have proceeded.

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**Sources:**

- [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/ar/business/ES655QUPARM37POST6W5V2Q2JE-2026-09-28/?ref=insideaviation.news)
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