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.
A letter sent by a victim specialist in the Seattle Division of the FBI to those flying on Alaska Airline Flight No. 1282 was obtained by CBS News.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
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.
Bolts holding a door plug in place on an Alaska Airlines flight were missing, the National Transportation Safety Board found in a preliminary report released on Tuesday.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday marked the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout.
CBS News has confirmed that 737 fuselages arrived at the Boeing plant with so many problems that Spirit AeroSystems assigned a team to be on site to make repairs.
The lawsuit quotes Boeing CEO David Calhoun, who admitted to employees in a meeting Tuesday that the company is "acknowledging our mistake" in the wake of the incident.
"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.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
The iPhone was found with a broken charger under a bush after being sucked out of a plane 16,000 feet in the air – and still had the flight passenger's confirmation and baggage claim information open.
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.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
Getting to the reopening of Michigan Central on Thursday will be one of the biggest challenges for anyone.
Starting on Friday, June 7, people will be able to walk around part of downtown Berkley with an adult beverage.
The Michigan Central Station is reopening this week in Detroit, and Lego is celebrating with a display at the Legoland Discovery Center.
A 67-year-old woman will stand trial for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly man she had a relationship with, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.
CBS News Detroit highlighted two Detroit Public Schools Community District seniors who've excelled in the classroom and now plan to pursue careers that help others.
Getting to the reopening of Michigan Central on Thursday will be one of the biggest challenges for anyone.
Starting on Friday, June 7, people will be able to walk around part of downtown Berkley with an adult beverage.
When Michigan Central celebrates its reopening on Thursday with a sold-out concert, one of the best views in the house will be across the street at a home bought for just $1.
Showers and storms move into Michigan on Wednesday ahead of a cold front.
The Michigan Central Station is reopening this week in Detroit, and Lego is celebrating with a display at the Legoland Discovery Center.
According to officials, users don't have to be a resident of the community to participate in the carshare program, which can be reserved through an app.
Starting at $54,000, the 300-horsepower vehicle with standard supercruise and high-end audio equipment is up for purchase late this year.
The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years.
Anyone who has gotten behind a wheel knows that feeling of being stuck at a red light, researchers are working on ways to reduce those instances. One of the ways is through changing traffic signals.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
"Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" kicks off 10 consecutive days of public viewing of the building as part of the Michigan Central OPEN events.
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Jacob Lassiter, 13, from Livonia has been a fan of game shows since he was a child, and he dreamed of one day becoming a contestant. That dream is finally becoming a reality.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
AT&T earlier Tuesday confirmed a nationwide issue preventing calls from going through had affected customers across the U.S.
Court records show that a man who was ordered to turn himself in after a virtual court hearing was actually supposed to have a valid license, and that a clerical error resulted in the judge ordering the man to turn himself in.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advises schools, child care providers, camps and Out of School Time Program operators to postpone field trips until further notice.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the mosquitoes were collected on May 22.
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.
Fifteen-year-old Miles Russell has accepted a sponsor exemption to make his PGA Tour debut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this season.
Detroit City FC continues its road trip this Saturday with a cross-country trip to California to face off against Orange County SC.
Detroit City FC is set to welcome Cleveland Force SC on Saturday in a 4 p.m. kickoff.
Hoekstra, who was endorsed by Trump for the Republican leadership position in February over incumbent Kristina Koramo, talked about the faction of the party still loyal to her.
Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The official switch to summer gas has several counties, including Wayne, Oakland and Macomb, monitoring the smog in the area. Craig VanBuren, the director of the Laboratory and Consumer Protection Bureau at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, joined CBS News Detroit to weigh in on the issue.
Getting to the reopening of Michigan Central on Thursday will be one of the biggest challenges for anyone. People will have to deal with limited parking and road closures and "Know Before You Go" is the name of the game when it comes to parking and rideshares.
Starting on Friday, June 7, people will be able to walk around part of downtown Berkley with an adult beverage.
The Michigan Central Station sat abandoned for many years, but has since been restored. Ron Staley, a construction manager on the station for Ford, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss some of the steps that were taken to repair the building.
CBS News Detroit highlighted two Detroit Public Schools Community District seniors who've excelled in the classroom and now plan to pursue careers that help others.