Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

On September 28, 2026, the Paris Criminal Court delivered a guilty verdict against Spanish aviation operator Swiftair regarding the involuntary manslaughter charges connected to the 2014 Air Algérie Flight AH5017 disaster that occurred in Mali. The investigation determined that Swiftair was responsible for the tragic incident involving the aircraft. This conviction stems from evidence presented during the trial concerning the maintenance of the aircraft prior to its flight. Legal proceedings have been ongoing since the initial announcement of responsibility. Consequently, this ruling marks a significant legal outcome following the devastating crash.