airline safety
Boeing Ordered to Pay $28.45 Million to Family of Indian Victim in First 737 MAX Crash Trial
Nov 13, 2025 12:19 pm CST
A US jury has awarded $28.45 million to the family of Shikha Garg, an Indian newlywed who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash. This landmark verdict marks the first civil trial related to the MAX crashes that claimed 346 lives, as Boeing had previously settled dozens of other cases. The compensation includes $10 million for grief and $10 million for Garg's suffering before her death.
Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Physically Assaults Cabin Crew
Oct 18, 2025 11:01 pm CST
An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas was forced to make an emergency landing in Boise, Idaho after a 61-year-old passenger physically attacked two cabin crew members. The woman, Tracy Barkhimer, displayed erratic behavior mid-flight and has subsequently been arrested and banned from the airline. The incident caused a 90-minute delay, but flight attendants were medically cleared to continue their duties.
Intoxicated Passenger Arrested for Sexual Assault on Delta Employee After Flight Removal
Oct 06, 2025 10:31 am CST
A 31-year-old passenger was arrested at Salt Lake City International Airport after allegedly sexually assaulting a Delta Air Lines employee following her removal from a Portland-bound flight. The incident, part of a growing trend in alcohol-related disruptions since the pandemic, resulted in multiple charges including sexual battery and public intoxication, with potential federal fines up to $37,000.
FAA Restores Boeing's Certification Authority for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Aircraft
Sep 27, 2025 12:55 am CST
The Federal Aviation Administration has partially restored Boeing's authority to certify the airworthiness of newly manufactured 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft on alternating weeks, marking a significant step in the company's recovery following past safety crises. This regulatory shift demonstrates increasing confidence in Boeing's operational improvements while maintaining strict FAA oversight of the aircraft manufacturer's production processes.