Right|250px|An Air France A330. Airbus have announced that they will be willing to contribute between  12 million and €20 million (about 16 million to 28 million) to fund an extended search for the black boxes from . The jetliner crashed into the  in June, killing all 228 people on board. "This is an exceptional accident and an exceptional situation," Schaffrath explained. France's  has requested financial assistance for the search from both Airbus and Air France. Air France have discussed this possibility with the BEA.
Right|250px|An Air France A330. Airbus have announced that they will be willing to contribute between € 12 million and €20 million (about US$16 million to $ 28 million) to fund an extended search for the black boxes from Air France Flight 447. The jetliner crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in June, killing all 228 people on board. "This is an exceptional accident and an exceptional situation," Schaffrath explained. France's investigative agency BEA has requested financial assistance for the search from both Airbus and Air France. Air France have discussed this possibility with the BEA.
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