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Wednesday, 15 May 2024

BBC News

• Boeing may face criminal prosecution, US saysThe Department of Justice is considering whether to prosecute the firm over two fatal 737 Max crashes.

Financial Times

• Boeing's 737 Max deliveries slow down after door panel accidentJust 16 of the aircraft shipped to customers last month as company improves manufacturing processes
• Vermin on planes and staff walkouts: Air India's woes build as Tata pursues overhaulLabour dispute tests conglomerate's plan to turn round airline two years after taking it over

The Independent

• Heathrow airport hits out over three government policies that are damaging to the UKThe UK’s busiest airport has attacked the need for a transit visa and the removal of tax-free shopping

Sky News

• Boeing could face prosecution over plane crashes which killed 346A new twist in the safety crisis engulfing Boeing could see the airline prosecuted over the 737 MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019 that left 346 people dead.

Aviation Industry

• Heathrow Airport Is Heading For Its Busiest Year EverHeathrow Airport is off to a grand start and has already upped its 2024 passenger forecast to 82.4 million.