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.
Westinghouse is disassembling and moving its historic atom smasher after nearly 90 years in Forest Hills.
More than a week after two dogs killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport, the owner of the dogs was cited.
Local photographers are heartbroken after a young eagle was hit and killed by a train in Beaver County earlier this month.
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency.
After the Pennsylvania Insurance Department released proposals for healthcare rate increases, workers were in Harrisburg advocating for themselves and their patients.
More than a week after two dogs killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport, the owner of the dogs was cited.
Westinghouse is disassembling and moving its historic atom smasher after nearly 90 years in Forest Hills.
Local photographers are heartbroken after a young eagle was hit and killed by a train in Beaver County earlier this month.
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency.
After the Pennsylvania Insurance Department released proposals for healthcare rate increases, workers were in Harrisburg advocating for themselves and their patients.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Summertime activities can be physically demanding... luckily, fitness and health contributor Dr. Natalie has some simple stretches and tips to share to keep us on the move, pain-free!
Now it's time for Heather and David to reveal some of the stories they've never shared.
'Stories From A Stranger' is more than just a podcast...it's a collection of some of the most honest, heartfelt, and raw answers to simple questions. But today, PTL is listening to HIS story.
It's that season! The team has started arriving at Saint Vincent College...and so have we! Rich Walsh is live from the action.
Previewing Steeler's Training Camp! Plus...Whatcha Think Wednesday: Do you struggle with saying 'no' ?
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wednesday morning marked the beginning of the Steelers training camp for fans.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The Westinghouse Atom Smasher is to be disassembled and moved.
More than a week after two dogs killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport, the owner of the dogs was cited.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani 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 Ray Petelin's forecast.
Local photographers are heartbroken after a young eagle was hit and killed by a train in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
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.
