Lion Air Flight 610

Comair Sues Boeing for Fraud Over the 737 MAX Aircraft

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comair Limited filed a lawsuit in federal court against The Boeing Company for fraud and breach of contract concerning the purchase of eight 737 MAX aircraft.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comair Limited filed a lawsuit in federal court against The Boeing Company for fraud and breach of contract concerning the purchase of eight 737 MAX aircraft.
  • Boeing represented that the pilot skill needed to fly the 737 MAX was "interchangeable" with the training and skill needed to pilot the existing 737 NG aircraft.
  • Comair relied on Boeing's misrepresentations and concealment of material facts in deciding to purchase eight 737 MAX aircraft.
  • Comair paid Boeing more than $45 million in advanced payments on seven 737 MAX aircraft and full payment on the one 737 MAX aircraft it received.

Sunela Foundation, in Partnership With GVNG, to Distribute Funds to Benefit Victims of Indonesia Plane Crash

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Sanela Diana Jenkins donated $100,000 to benefit relatives of those who died on Lion Air Flight 610.

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  • Sanela Diana Jenkins donated $100,000 to benefit relatives of those who died on Lion Air Flight 610.
  • To date, more than $102,000 has been donated to benefit the victims of the Lion Air crash, said GVNG President Robbie Tombosky.
  • Lion Air Flight 610 departed Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 29, 2018, with the intended destination of Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.
  • The Sunela Foundation, in partnership with GVNG, is raising funds to benefit immediate family members of those who died in the crash.

Boeing to Pay $200 Million to Settle SEC Charges that it Misled Investors about the 737 MAX

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The crashes involved Boeings 737 MAX airplane and a flight control function called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS).

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  • The crashes involved Boeings 737 MAX airplane and a flight control function called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS).
  • "There are no words to describe the tragic loss of life brought about by these two airplane crashes," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • They misled investors by providing assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX, despite knowing about serious safety concerns.
  • that somehow slipped through [the] certification process for the 737 MAX and that Boeing had gone back and confirmed again .

Sanela Diana Jenkins Donates $100,000 to Help Lion Air Flight 610 Victims' Families

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sanela Diana Jenkins announced today that she will donate $100,000 to benefit immediate family members of the 189 passengers and crew who were killed in 2018 when Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff in Indonesia.

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  • "I was not aware of this tragedy until it became a topic of conversation on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,'" Jenkins said.
  • Anyone who wants to donate to the families of the Lion Air victims will be able to do so through the Sunela Foundation and GVNG.
  • Lion Air Flight 610 departed Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 29, 2018, with the intended destination of Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.
  • The Sunela Foundation was founded by Sanela Diana Jenkins in 2022 with the goal of utilizing her resources and platform to help people in need rebuild their lives and create brighter futures.

Sanela Diana Jenkins Donates $100,000 to Help Lion Air Flight 610 Victims' Families

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sanela Diana Jenkins announced today that she will donate $100,000 to benefit immediate family members of the 189 passengers and crew who were killed in 2018 when Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff in Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • "I was not aware of this tragedy until it became a topic of conversation on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,'" Jenkins said.
  • Anyone who wants to donate to the families of the Lion Air victims will be able to do so through the Sunela Foundation and GVNG.
  • Lion Air Flight 610 departed Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 29, 2018, with the intended destination of Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.
  • The Sunela Foundation was founded by Sanela Diana Jenkins in 2022 with the goal of utilizing her resources and platform to help people in need rebuild their lives and create brighter futures.

FlyersRights.org Litigation Continues After Boeing Settles Civil Case With MAX Crash Victims

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Boeing has settled its civil cases with all but two of the families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Boeing 737 MAX crash on March 10, 2019.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Boeing has settled its civil cases with all but two of the families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Boeing 737 MAX crash on March 10, 2019.
  • The ET302 crash, along with the Lion Air Flight 610 crash, just over four months prior, claimed the lives of 357 people.
  • FlyersRights.org, however, continues its litigation, supported by independent safety experts, to compel the FAA to release the MAX fix details and flight testing.
  • Boeing has admitted liability for compensatory damages caused by the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash, and the victims' families may pursue compensatory damages in Illinois.

Boeing Enlists Ken Feinberg and Camille Biros to Oversee $50 Million Boeing Community Investment Fund to Support Communities Affected by Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Accidents

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Monday, February 17, 2020
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CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced it has dedicated the remaining $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to support humanitarian needs in communities affected by the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced it has dedicated the remaining $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to support humanitarian needs in communities affected by the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents.
  • The Boeing Community Investment Fund will work directly with victims' families to enable them to donate to eligible charities of their choosing.
  • The company will partner once again with Ken Feinberg and Camille Biros on the fund's creation, allocation and distribution.
  • All questions related to the Boeing Community Investment Fund should be directed to the Feinberg Law Offices, c/o Amy Weiss, [email protected] ,or 202-203-0448.

Boeing Dedicates $50 Million of Pledged $100 Million to Near-term Relief for Families of the Victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Accidents

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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CHICAGO, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced that it has dedicated $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to provide near-term financial assistance to families of the victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Flight 302 accidents.

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  • CHICAGO, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced that it has dedicated $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to provide near-term financial assistance to families of the victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Flight 302 accidents.
  • Boeing also announced that it has retained Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros, renowned experts in establishing and overseeing victims' compensation funds, to design and administer the fund.
  • "Through our partnership with Feinberg and Biros, we hope affected families receive needed assistance as quickly and efficiently as possible."
  • The $50 million fund represents the initial expenditure of a $100 million pledge by Boeing to address family and community needs of those affected by the accidents.

Boeing Pledges Support to Families, Communities Affected by Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Accidents

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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CHICAGO, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Independence Day in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced $100 million in funds to address family and community needs of those affected by the tragic accidents of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

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  • CHICAGO, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Independence Day in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced $100 million in funds to address family and community needs of those affected by the tragic accidents of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
  • These funds will support education, hardship and living expenses for impacted families, community programs, and economic development in impacted communities.
  • Boeing will partner with local governments and non-profit organizations to address these needs.
  • Consistent with Boeing's regular process for employee charitable donations, company employees will also have the opportunity to make donations in support of the families and communities impacted by the accidents.

Recent Air Disasters Highlight Need for U.S. Aviation Companies to Prepare for International Accident Investigations, Attorneys Advise

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent air disasters highlight the need for U.S. aviation companies to thoroughly prepare for investigations centered outside of the country, advised LeClairRyan attorneys in a 90-minute webinar focused on the investigative aftermath of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent air disasters highlight the need for U.S. aviation companies to thoroughly prepare for investigations centered outside of the country, advised LeClairRyan attorneys in a 90-minute webinar focused on the investigative aftermath of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610.
  • For example, Ethiopia's civil aviation authority reportedly has three investigators and an annual budget of $89,000."
  • The April 23 webinar ("The Lessons of Ethiopian AirlinesSo Far") drew an audience of more than 500 professionals from across the aviation sector.
  • They also provided a deep dive into the most important framework for conducting aviation accident investigations globallyAnnex 13 of the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).