Overview

• Hearings run from 29 September to 27 November 2025 before the Paris court of appeal, reopening the case after first‑instance acquittals.
• Prosecutors challenge the earlier ruling that found no certain causal link despite recognizing civil responsibility for imprudences and negligence.
• Air France is accused of insufficient pilot training and crew information for Pitot‑probe icing scenarios, allegations the airline disputes.
• Airbus is accused of underestimating Pitot probe failures and failing to urgently alert operators, claims the manufacturer contests.
• The schedule calls for weeks of witness and expert testimony before questioning company representatives from 27 October, with 281 civil parties joined and potential fines up to €225,000.