Air France's statement says it was a lightning strike, you would expect them to know wouldn't you?
A spokesman for Air France has speculated that the aircraft may have been struck by lightning
is what I read, correct me if I'm wrong, but how is a spokesperson supposed to point out facts from where he/she is located at the moment?
"may" does not mean it is fact.
I didn't come onto this thread to argue about technicalities in what I'm saying.