Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
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A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
The vote comes more than a month after 33,000 union members overwhelmingly rejected a negotiated offer and walked off the job on Sept. 13.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
The Justice Department and Boeing say the aerospace giant will plead guilty to criminal fraud involving two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will leave at the end of 2024. His announced departure comes after production problems at Boeing.
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.
The four Crew 8 fliers will make another attempt to get off the ground Sunday.
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 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.
The grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is prompting some adjustments and service reductions at Pittsburgh International Airport this coming summer.
American Airlines Is Canceling 90 Flights A Day Because Of 737 Max Grounding
President Donald Trump says the United States will be grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 planes following the recent crash in Ethiopia that killed all 157 passengers on board.
After the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Ethiopia took 157 lives, some airlines are grounding their aircraft.
The number of people killed in plane crashes jumped in 2018 compared with the previous year, with more than 500 deaths recorded, new figures show.
NASA has tapped nine astronauts to become the first to launch into space from American soil since the Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011.
The Boeing Company is investing $7.5 million over the next three years as part of a joint venture with Carnegie Mellon University to establish an aerospace data analytics lab.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania, officials said.
Marianne Saxton, a missing woman in Ohio, was found dead in a pond, authorities said.
Penn State frat brother Thomas Robinson thought his arrest in a cocaine ring was a prank, new documents reveal.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Marianne Saxton, a missing woman in Ohio, was found dead in a pond, authorities said.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
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Travel expert Bobby Laurie shares the 5 mistakes to avoid that can derail an international vacation.
Getting a taste of the new pop-up sandwich shop: 'Missy Jean's Sandwich Shop'!
This weekend, Market Square will become a meeting place for cultures from around the globe as the "World Square Festival" makes its return!
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that quarterbacks Allar and Howard will suit up against the Jets on Friday.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Veteran clubs and local businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill that would allow them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, killing the pilot and injuring two troopers, authorities said.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
