Feds: Boeing could be prosecuted after it allegedly breached agreement terms
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
One passenger, Cuong Tran, said only a seatbelt saved him from being sucked out of the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft when a door plug blew out mid-flight.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes.
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
Boeing's CEO said improperly drilled holes were discovered in fuselages being built by Spirit AeroSystems.
The FAA is urging airlines to "visually inspect" door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets, an older model of aircraft.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Alaska Airlines expects to cancel up to 150 flights daily through January 13 as it continues to inspect its fleet of 737 Max 9 jets.
The door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, just minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Oregon.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
The two airlines, the only U.S. carriers to fly Boeing 737 Max 9 jets, cancelled hundreds of additional flights on Tuesday.
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
The two defendants worked for Epsilon Data Management, a company that boasts a customer base of 250 million American customers -- about 75% of the entire country.
A Colorado couple charged in the death of a 10-month-old have had the charges against them dismissed because of comments Fremont County District Attorney Linda Stanley made to a news station in Colorado Springs.
Across the Denver metro area, residents and businesses were dealing with the aftermath of Thursday night's widespread and damaging hailstorm. One auto glass company is booked for repairs through Monday.
The City of Greeley has declared a disaster following the significant hail storm that devastated the eastern side of the northern Colorado city. The city reports nearly $1.5 million in damage has already been reported by residents in the days since the storm.
NPS is warning drivers about icy roads, hopeful visitors should be aware of Rocky Mountain National Park's timed entry system.
The two defendants worked for Epsilon Data Management, a company that boasts a customer base of 250 million American customers -- about 75% of the entire country.
A Colorado couple charged in the death of a 10-month-old have had the charges against them dismissed because of comments Fremont County District Attorney Linda Stanley made to a news station in Colorado Springs.
Across the Denver metro area, residents and businesses were dealing with the aftermath of Thursday night's widespread and damaging hailstorm. One auto glass company is booked for repairs through Monday.
The City of Greeley has declared a disaster following the significant hail storm that devastated the eastern side of the northern Colorado city. The city reports nearly $1.5 million in damage has already been reported by residents in the days since the storm.
NPS is warning drivers about icy roads, hopeful visitors should be aware of Rocky Mountain National Park's timed entry system.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
A Colorado couple charged in the death of a 10-month-old have had the charges against them dismissed because of comments Fremont County District Attorney Linda Stanley made to a news station in Colorado Springs.
A 65-year-old woman is dead after she likely had an accident on her e-bike and then fell into Boulder Creek in Boulder Canyon on Friday, Boulder County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a press release.
Just days after a damaging hailstorm and flooding hit Greeley, the city's mayor signed a local disaster declaration. The declaration is in response to the extensive flooding and large amounts of hail that led to damage across downtown and east Greeley.
CBS News Colorado Reporter Gabriela Vidal spoke to a glass company CEO who reacted to the big hailstorm that left his phone ringing the next morning after hundreds and thousands woke up to broken windshields and glass fixtures.
An 18-year-old from Chechnya was arrested on suspicion of being behind a plan to attack soccer events in the southeastern city of Saint-Etienne.
Colorado State University has named John Weber as the new athletic director.
Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, reportedly died following a car crash in Oregon, NBA Insider Shams Charania is reporting. Drew was 33 years old.
The game time has been announced for the Rocky Mountain Showdown between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams in Fort Collins.
Former safety Steve Foley (1976-1986) and tight end Riley Odoms (1972-1983) have been elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign and the GOP raised $52.8 million in the hours after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in his "hush money" trial.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
The primary election candidates mostly saw eye-to-eye on former President Donald Trump, immigration, climate change and federal spending, but broke from one another on foreign policy.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign and the GOP raised $52.8 million in the hours after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in his "hush money" trial.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country.
The health centers' lifeblood is revenue received from Medicaid, the state-federal subsidized health coverage for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Seat belt reminders on four Tesla models may not work properly, requiring the electric automaker to issue software update.
Government is suing South Korean auto giant after finding that a child worked an assembly line operating sheet metal machines.
Here's what the company had to say about its portion sizes and portioning instructions to store workers.
The adult bed rails pose "a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation," consumer safety agency warns.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.