Justice Department investigating Alaska Airlines door blowout
The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes.
Watch CBS News
The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes.
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
The plane manufacturer's employees are being encouraged to use a FAA hotline to report any safety concerns, the agency's leader says.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday marked the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout.
CBS News has confirmed that 737 fuselages arrived at the Boeing plant with so many problems that Spirit AeroSystems assigned a team to be on site to make repairs.
The lawsuit quotes Boeing CEO David Calhoun, who admitted to employees in a meeting Tuesday that the company is "acknowledging our mistake" in the wake of the incident.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Boeing and Porsche, meet George Jetson.
Airport spokesman Brian Lassaline says the Boeing 767 was headed to a departure runway when it slide off the taxiway around 6:50 a.m. There were no injuries.
GE Aviation has signed an agreement with Boeing to provide inertial reference units for wideband phased array satellite communications systems. The production work will take place at GE Aviation's plant in Grand Rapids.
Businesses hoping to build a relationship with Boeing gathered Monday in Sterling Heights. The Detroit Regional Chamber hosted Monday's Connection Point program program event at Velocity.
The contract will also create jobs here in Michigan according to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
With all eyes on the Motor City as the Lions head into the postseason, everyone is enjoying the fun, including one of the city's iconic landmarks.
The warning comes after a fire broke out at an apartment complex on Village West Drive five days ago.
The crash is under investigation. Police do not believe speed and reckless driving were factors.
Las Vegas police say the man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel used ChatGPT to help plan the bombing.
With all eyes on the Motor City as the Lions head into the postseason, everyone is enjoying the fun, including one of the city's iconic landmarks.
A preliminary examination for a man charged in the murder of missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris continues Tuesday.
A new report claims Detroit has a more challenging job market than nearly every other major metro in the U.S.
Authorities in Detroit have identified the remains of a woman found in an abandoned Detroit house nearly 20 years ago.
Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
For the first time in five years, the Detroit Auto Show is being held in January. The show opens to the public on Saturday.
Michigan motorists are starting the new year by paying more at the gas pump.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Las Vegas police say the man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel used ChatGPT to help plan the bombing.
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
A new report claims Detroit has a more challenging job market than nearly every other major metro in the U.S.
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A Toxicology lab with several medical practices in Michigan will pay over $4.4 million to settle claims of unnecessary testing and submitting Medicare claims for reimbursement for those test.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
During the call, the mother can be heard, and by the end of the call, so can a newborn crying.
Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
When asked if he expects Montgomery to be back for the playoff, Campbell told reporters, "I do."
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached.
Alexander shared CBS News Miami's article on X Monday morning with a broken heart emoji.
The Detroit Lions and their ear-ringing fans celebrated a feat that the franchise pulled off for the first time.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
Snow chances Friday.
With all eyes on the Motor City as the Lions head into the postseason, everyone is getting in on the fun, including one of the city's iconic landmarks.
Firefighters in Lapeer have a message for residents never disable your smoke alarm. The warning comes after a fire broke out at an apartment complex on Village West Drive five days ago.
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump filed an appeal with New York state court to dismiss the hush money case before Friday's sentencing hearing. However, the court has since refused to halt sentencing. Former Michigan federal prosecutor Rick Convertino joined CBS News Detroit to weigh in.
Thanks to a law that passed in 2023 and took effect late last year, the Michigan Public Service Commission has the final say over renewable energy sites. Public Act 233, which took effect in November 2024, gives the MPSC the final say on large-scale renewable energy projects. But Genoa Township is one of more than 70 townships and counties suing to repeal the law.