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Yahoo
38 minutes ago
- Business
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Boeing paying $1.1B as DOJ dismisses criminal fraud case; families of victims in crashes set to object to deal
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly informed victims' families of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft crashes that it is dismissing criminal fraud charges against the airplane manufacturer, though families plan to object to the filing. Clifford Law Offices said in a news release that the DOJ sent a letter to families on Thursday, informing them the government agency had filed a motion to dismiss the criminal fraud matter against Boeing. Instead, the DOJ said it filed a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) against Boeing regarding two 737 MAX8 planes that crashed six years ago and killed 346 people. The DOJ sent the letter as part of the federal Crime Victims' Rights Act, which requires them to inform crime victims of their actions. Justice Department Strikes Tentative Deal Allowing Boeing To Escape Criminal Charges In Fatal 737 Max Crashes Pro bono lawyer Paul Cassell, who also works as a professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, represents several families of victims, and they have advised U.S. District Court Judge Reed O'Connor about their intentions to object to the DOJ's motion. Read On The Fox Business App The families were informed nearly a week after the DOJ said it had struck a tentative deal with Boeing that allows the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading regulators about the company's 737 Max plane before two crashes that killed 346 people. Under the deal, Boeing will pay out $1.1 billion, including $445 million to a fund for the crash victims' families, the DOJ said in court documents last week. Dc Plane Crash: Victim's Family Seeks $250 Million In First Legal Action Since Deadly Collision In exchange, the DOJ will dismiss a fraud charge against the aircraft manufacturer. The DOJ did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for comment on the matter. The news release noted that the families had been asking for a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi since Feb. 6, with hopes of meeting before a final decision was made. The law firm said the families had never heard back, as of Thursday. "Boeing must continue to improve the effectiveness of its anti-fraud compliance and ethics program and retain an independent compliance consultant," the department said last week. "We are confident that this resolution is the most just outcome with practical benefits." Dc Plane Crash: Airport Employees Arrested Over Leaked Video Of Midair Collision Last year, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 Max crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in 2018 and 2019. The company previously agreed to pay a fine of up to $487.2 million and face three years of independent oversight. The deal announced last Friday did not go over well with relatives of those killed in the crashes. "This kind of non-prosecution deal is unprecedented and obviously wrong for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history. My families will object and hope to convince the court to reject it," Cassell said. Boeing has faced increased scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since January 2024, when a new Max 9 missing four key bolts had a midair emergency, losing a door plug, Reuters reported. The FAA has capped production at 38 planes per month. Last year, the DOJ found Boeing had violated a 2021 agreement that shielded the plane-maker from prosecution. FOX Business' Louis Casiano contributed to this article source: Boeing paying $1.1B as DOJ dismisses criminal fraud case; families of victims in crashes set to object to deal
United News of India
an hour ago
- Business
- United News of India
IndiGo to add 10 new global routes, says CEO
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) As part of IndiGo's internationalisation strategy, the airline plans to add 10 new international destinations across all directions from India in the year to come, bringing the total to over 50. Talking to media on Friday, airline's CEO Pieter Elbers, said, 'Starting July, there will be non-stop, direct flights connecting Mumbai with Manchester and Amsterdam. As IndiGo's fleet of damp leased B787s expands later this year, the airline is planning to expand its long-haul network to London and Copenhagen'. The airline is further planning to build its European network with direct connectivity to markets where Athens is planned to be introduced. Moreover, the airline is planning to add four more Central Asian destinations and also re-activate services to Almaty and Tashkent with new non-stop services from Mumbai. Tbilisi will also see additional capacity with non-stop connectivity from Mumbai. Meanwhile, in the domestic market, IndiGo plans to add four more stations to its network, increasing it from 91 to 95 destinations. Besides, the airline will launch flights to and from Adampur airport in Jalandhar on July 1. Talking about the expansion of IndiGo, Elbers said that seeing one new aircraft joining the fleet every week, he was hopeful that the fleet size of 600 aircraft by 2030. He said that the airline has signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for the damp lease of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, deliveries of which will be completed by early 2026, anticipating the arrival of the A 350s in 2027. UNI RBE PRS
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Europe ahoy: IndiGo to start London, Copenhagen & Athens flight by winter
File photo NEW DELHI: Indian globetrotters will soon have more airline options for their overseas trips. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Friday said the airline will start flights to London, Copenhagen & Athens in Europe and Siem Reap in Cambodia by this winter. India's largest airline is starting Europe flights with Amsterdam and Manchester on Norse Atlantic wet leased (hired with operating crew) Boeing 787s this July. This year, it will add 10 new international destinations to its network apart from introducing its business product Stretch on some international destinations — Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Phuket — that are served by narrow body aircraft. 'With one new aircraft joining the fleet every week for the next decade or so, IndiGo anticipates surpassing a fleet size of 600 aircraft by 2030. We received 58 Airbus aircraft last fiscal and crossed the $10 billion revenue mark apart from flying 11.8 crore passengers. Every three days, we fly 10 lakh passengers,' Elbers said here Friday as IndiGo is hosting the annual general meeting of International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air India has also placed an order for over 500 aircraft and is growing aggressively after Tatas took over the Maharaja in Jan 2022. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A brain tumor threatens his life. Please save him. Donate For Health Donate Now Undo 'India is in a hurry and so is IndiGo,' he said referring to the growth of the airline. In fiscal 2015, it had 21 domestic destinations and now it is at 91 to which Hindon, Adampur, Navi Mumbai and Greater Noida will be added this year. In fiscal 2015, it had five international destinations and now it has 40 in which 10 more will be added in FY 26. 'People ask us if we are a low cost carrier (LCC) or a full service one, we are neither. We have built our own model,' the CEO said. IndiGo has signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for a damp lease of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, deliveries of which will be completed by early 2026. This fiscal it will get the long range Airbus A321XLR. The Dreamliners will be used for direct flights connecting Mumbai with Manchester and Amsterdam starting July 2025, and then flights from India to London and Copenhagen. Athens will be served by the A321XLR. 'The airline will (add) four more Central Asian destinations being added... will re-activate services to Almaty and Tashkent with new non-stop services from Mumbai. Tbilisi will also see additional capacity with non-stop connectivity from Mumbai. Direct flights to Siem Reap will be IndiGo's foray in the India – Cambodia market… after the launch of services to Langkawi, Penang and Krabi last year. The airline will also add capacity to Denpasar Bali (Indonesia) as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam,' Elbers said. IndiGo has two maintenance facilities with hangars Delhi and Bengaluru. On Friday, it signed an MoU with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to build a maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) facility on 31 acres of land. This facility will be equipped to handle narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. 'With more than 400 aircraft in fleet and over 900 on order, a dedicated MRO facility will give a significant advantage in terms of aircraft availability, greater cost efficiencies and quicker turnaround benefiting the airline. We are keeping planes longer now and that also makes a MRO necessary,' Elbers said.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
'I Couldn't get up when I wanted to…' Sunita Williams opens up about post-space mission recovery
After spending an extraordinary 286 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have opened up about the physical and emotional challenges of their return to Earth. The mission, which was plagued by delays and a stranded return due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, took a serious toll on both astronauts. Since landing in March 2025, they have been undergoing rigorous physical therapy to recover muscle mass, balance, and mobility. Despite completing their rehabilitation, both report lingering health issues, such as back pain and extreme fatigue, months after their return. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams reveals about physical and emotional toll in recovery Both astronauts underwent intensive daily rehabilitation that included at least two hours of strength and conditioning exercises. These sessions aimed to rebuild lost muscle mass and recondition their bodies to Earth's gravity. Wilmore, aged 62, admitted to still suffering from back pain, despite completing his therapy. Photos taken after landing revealed he had lost significant weight, particularly in the face. Williams, aged 59, experienced extreme fatigue and struggled to stand up for weeks after the mission. The physical strain of spending nearly ten months in microgravity was apparent in their slow recovery and ongoing discomfort. Mental health and isolation challenges in recovery by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo In addition to the physical struggles, Williams and Wilmore spoke about the psychological effects of being isolated in space. Spending 24 hours a day with the same crew in a confined environment led to moments of tension, although they described any interpersonal issues as minor. NASA provided both with mental health support, including regular consultations with doctors and psychiatrists. Despite the mental toll, both astronauts remained composed and focused during their mission. Their ability to cope with such prolonged isolation has highlighted the importance of psychological preparedness for future deep space missions. What were the issues with starliner spacecraft that delayed the astronauts return The duo's extended mission was not planned. Originally meant to return on Boeing's Starliner craft in 2024, they were left stranded due to multiple system malfunctions. NASA and Boeing had to cancel the return and prepare a new spacecraft, delaying their homecoming until March 2025. This led to an unanticipated extension of their stay aboard the ISS. While the astronauts remained confident about their eventual return, the episode cast doubts on the reliability of Starliner, which will now have to undergo uncrewed test missions to regain NASA's confidence. Returning slow to normal life Despite concluding their formal rehabilitation, Williams and Wilmore are only now beginning to feel like themselves again. Williams, known as an early riser, struggled to regain her regular sleep cycle and only recently reported waking up refreshed. The process of re-engaging muscles and regaining normal physiological function took far longer than anticipated. Both astronauts appeared visibly changed in their first public appearance post-rehab, though Williams noted she finally felt like her old self by late May. Their story reflects the harsh and long-lasting impact space travel can have on the human body. Future of commercial crew missions NASA's commercial crew programme, which partners with private companies like Boeing and SpaceX, is now under scrutiny. Boeing's £4.5 billion Starliner project must prove its viability through further unmanned missions before it is cleared to carry astronauts again. While NASA stresses the importance of having multiple spacecraft providers, the failures that led to Williams and Wilmore's extended mission raise significant safety and reliability concerns. The astronauts' experiences underscore the need for robust testing and contingency planning as space agencies aim for longer and more ambitious missions in the future.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo to launch direct flights to London, Athens, and eight other international cities this fiscal: CEO Pieter Elbers
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers (File photo) IndiGo is stepping up its global ambitions with plans to launch direct flights to 10 international destinations, including key European cities such as London, Athens, Amsterdam, and Manchester, in the current financial year. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline's growth, including its much-anticipated entry into long-haul services. CEO Pieter Elbers, speaking at a press briefing in the national capital on Friday, emphasized the growing potential of Indian aviation. 'There is an enormous opportunity in Indian aviation where rising demand is supported by infrastructure expansion,' he said, as quoted PTI. In July, IndiGo will commence direct flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam using leased Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with the Manchester service marking the airline's foray into long-haul operations. Other international routes include Copenhagen (Denmark), Siem Reap (Cambodia), and four additional cities in Central Asia, expanding IndiGo's global footprint as it seeks to transform India into a key aviation hub. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Elbers pointed out that while Indian carriers currently handle 45 per cent of the country's international air traffic, the remaining 55 per cent is still served by foreign airlines—highlighting a major opportunity for growth. 'There is also an enormous opportunity to build India as a great place for connecting flights,' he added. Now a USD 10 billion-revenue company, IndiGo operates more than 2,300 flights daily with a fleet of over 430 aircraft, connecting over 90 domestic and 40 international destinations. Notably, the airline also leads in gender diversity among Indian carriers, with women making up around 15 per cent of its pilot workforce. IndiGo will further raise its global profile by hosting the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in New Delhi this June. It will be the first time India hosts the prestigious event in 42 years. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
