Justice Department Defends Boeing Plea Deal Amid Outrage
The US Justice Department has defended its recently agreed plea deal with Boeing, despite strong criticism from the families of victims of the two 737 MAX crashes.
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Boeing and DOJ Granted More Time to Rework 737 MAX Plea Deal
Boeing and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been granted an extension until mid-February to rework their plea agreement in the 737 MAX criminal case.
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Boeing Settles Two Lawsuits Over Ethiopian Crash Before Jury Selection
Boeing has reached out of court settlements in two family lawsuits tied to the Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, prior to jury selection.
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US Judge Sets June Trial Date for Boeing 737 MAX Fraud Case
In a significant development, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has scheduled a trial for 23 June 2025, in the 737 MAX criminal fraud case against Boeing.
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USDOT Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronically Delayed Flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for operating multiple chronically delayed flights.
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Korean Air Completes Landmark Acquisition of Asiana Airlines
Korean Air has finally completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020.
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Judge Rejects Boeing’s Plea Deal in 737 MAX Crash Case
A US federal judge has dealt a blow to Boeing, rejecting a plea deal brokered between the US manufacturer and the DOJ with regards to two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
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Spirit Airlines to Furlough Over 300 Pilots Amid Mounting Losses
Spirit Airlines will implement a further round of temporary furloughs involving 330 pilots as it continues its cost-cutting initiatives amid mounting losses.
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American Airlines Hit with Record $50M Fine for Disability Rights Violations
The US DOT has imposed a historic $50 million penalty on American Airlines for serious violations of disability protection laws from 2019 to 2023.
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WSJ Reports Spirit Airlines and Frontier in Renewed Merger Talks
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have revisited discussions about a potential merger, according to a Wall Street Journal report.