Flight 302

Minister of Transport marks fourth anniversary of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy and announces commemorative projects

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Ten Canadian not-for-profit organizations will receive funding to support projects that commemorate the diverse interests and passions of the victims.

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  • Ten Canadian not-for-profit organizations will receive funding to support projects that commemorate the diverse interests and passions of the victims.
  • Budget 2021 provided $5.6 million over five years to Transport Canada for initiatives to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.
  • In November 2022, Minister Alghabra announced the creation of the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy.
  • Universities Canada has been selected to administer the scholarship component of the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

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 .

Documentary about Boeing MAX 737 Disaster Premieres on Amazon Prime

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon Studios released the movie, Flight / Risk, a documentary that follows everyday people thrust into the midst of a global tragedy in the aftermath of two horrific crashes of new Boeing 737 MAX airplanes - tragedies that took place only five months apart. The two similar crashes resulted in the combined loss of 346 people. The story is revealed through several perspectives - Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Dominic Gates, the victims' families and their attorneys, including Kreindler & Kreindler's Justin Green, with additional insight from a former Boeing engineer turned whistle-blower.

Key Points: 
  • The work of NYC-based aviation accident law firm Kreindler & Kreindler is featured in a new documentary released by Amazon Studios.
  • The tragic story of the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 Boeing 737 MAX crash is told through the perspective of Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Dominic Gates, the victims' families and their attorneys with added insight from former Boeing workers turned whistle-blowers.
  • Aviation Accident law firm Kreindler & Kreindler is featured in a new documentary released by Amazon Studios.
  • Boeing rushed the design, manufacture and certification of the Boeing 737 MAX, misrepresented to the public, the FAA, and Boeing's customers that the airplane was safe to fly and Boeing shockingly continued to claim that the aircraft was safe to fly even after the second crash of a Boeing 737 MAX.

Prime Minister welcomes report from Special Advisor for Canada's ongoing response to Iran's shooting-down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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"When Iran shot down a Ukrainian commercial jetliner, Flight PS752, it took the lives of 176 innocent people, including 138 with ties to Canada.

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  • "When Iran shot down a Ukrainian commercial jetliner, Flight PS752, it took the lives of 176 innocent people, including 138 with ties to Canada.
  • The report provides valuable recommendations to identify lessons learned from this air disaster as well as those of Air India Flight 182 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
  • Its findings will be used to establish best practices to respond to future international air disasters.
  • "The Government of Canada is acting quickly to address the recommendations in Special Advisor Goodale's report as we approach the first anniversary of Iran's downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

The Prime Minister announces Special Advisor for Canada's ongoing response to the Ukraine International Airlines tragedy

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Ralph Goodale as his Special Advisor for the Government of Canada's ongoing response to the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 tragedy.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Ralph Goodale as his Special Advisor for the Government of Canada's ongoing response to the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 tragedy.
  • As Special Advisor, Mr. Goodale will examine lessons learned from the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 and other air disasters, including Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Air India Flight 182.
  • "The tragic downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 demonstrated the importance of international collaboration and cooperation in the wake of international aviation tragedies.
  • Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom have formed the International Coordination and Response Group to support families of victims of the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 tragedy.

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.