Boeing Settles Before Ethiopian Airlines Crash Trial

Boeing has settled with the families of two American victims from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX8 crash, avoiding what would have been the first jury trial related to the disaster. The settlements for Antoine Lewis, a U.S. Army Captain, and Darcy Belanger, an environmental advocate, were reached just before the trial was set to begin in Chicago. Both victims were among the 157 killed shortly after the plane took off from Addis Ababa. The terms of the settlements remain confidential, but the families expressed satisfaction with the resolution. Boeing has previously admitted guilt in its dealings with the U.S. Department of Justice and faces ongoing legal challenges. The crash, along with another in Indonesia, has led to widespread scrutiny of Boeing's safety protocols.