Joel Rose
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After two Boeing 737 Max crashes, families are still seeking answers from DOJ
More than five years after two 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people, families of the victims are still pushing the Justice Department to hold Boeing accountable. They're frustrated by the response.
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Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees
In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections.
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With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers
Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as two recent close calls on runways add to concerns about aviation safety.
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Another Boeing whistleblower says he faced retaliation for reporting 'shortcuts'
This week brought more damaging allegations about Boeing as an engineer accused the company of taking production "shortcuts." He joins a growing list of whistleblowers who say they faced retaliation.
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A Boeing whistleblower raises fresh concerns about the 787, and the FAA investigates
The FAA says it is investigating a whistleblower's claims about flaws in the assembly of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. The company calls those allegations inaccurate, and insists the plane is safe to fly.
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Norfolk Southern will pay $600 million to settle East Palestine derailment lawsuit
Norfolk Southern has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in early 2023.
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United asks pilots to take unpaid leave in May because of delivery delays at Boeing
United Airlines says it's trying to reduce pilot staffing levels next month because it's not receiving as many new 737 Max planes as expected, the latest fallout from manufacturing problems at Boeing.
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A giant crane arrives in Baltimore, but leaders see a 'daunting' cleanup job ahead
Federal money and resources are flowing to Maryland as authorities scramble to remove the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. But they acknowledge the effort will not be easy, cheap or quick.
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Federal probe into why a cargo ship hit a Baltimore bridge is its early stages
The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation into why a massive cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max problems
After several difficult months, Boeing announced its embattled chief executive will step down at the end of this year. In January, an Alaska Airlines 737 Max had an in-flight door plug blowout.