Interesting timing: FO's family sues the airline (for dangerous & illegal operations) two days before Airline says CVR proves he was the Pilot Flying at the time of the accident. The airline also says 320's FDR shows no mechanical,electrical or weather-related-related malfunctions before steep climb, subsequent loss of control, and crash. The family's suit is based on "illegal operation" ( flying without a route permit on that day), "overcrowded skies" "excessive ATC workload." Lawyers... !!
France-La famille du copilote d'Air Asia porte plainte | Reuters
AirAsia : le copilote français pilotait l'avion au moment du crash