The trial against Swiftair, the Spanish airline that leased the aircraft for Air Algérie, began on March 9, 2023, at the Paris correctional court. The incident in question occurred in 2014, when the plane crashed in the Sahel region of Northern Mali, resulting in the tragic loss of 116 lives. Swiftair is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, as families of the victims filled the courtroom to seek justice. The proceedings were characterized by heated exchanges, particularly around the defense's motions concerning the admissibility of certain legal actions, citing a prior ruling in Spain that they claim should influence the Paris trial.