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Voepass Faces Union Lawsuit Over Severance Pay In Brazil

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Voepass, a regional airline based in Brazil, is under legal pressure following a lawsuit filed by the SNA union (National Union of Aeronauts), which is seeking severance payments for former aircrew members dismissed after the airline suspended operations. The union successfully obtained a court injunction to freeze several Voepass assets, including an ATR72-200 aircraft and profits from the sale of airport slots.

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Delta Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike Over Outage Moves Forward

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Delta Air Lines has received legal clearance to proceed with a significant lawsuit against cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike regarding a massive computer outage in July 2024. A Georgia state judge ruled that much of Delta’s claims may move forward, rejecting efforts by CrowdStrike to dismiss key aspects of the case.

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Trump Administration Drops DOT Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines

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The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines, which alleged the carrier engaged in misleading flight scheduling practices. The case, initiated during President Biden’s tenure, centered on accusations that Southwest had advertised and sold tickets for flights it was unlikely to operate as scheduled.

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Tulpar Air Sues Founder Azat Khakim For $3 Million In Damages

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Tulpar Air, a Russian aviation company, has initiated legal proceedings against its founder and former chairman Azat Khakim, filing a lawsuit with the Arbitration Court of Tatarstan to recover $3 million in damages. The claim centers on alleged financial misconduct or mismanagement that the company says caused measurable harm to its operations and reputation.

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MYAirline Co-Founder Allan Goh Faces Lawsuit from Investors Over $15.1 Million

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Allan Goh Hwan Hua, co-founder of MYAirline (Malaysia), and several related entities have been hit with a lawsuit from 206 investors, alleging a combined financial loss of $15.1 million. The case adds to the growing scrutiny surrounding MYAirline’s business dealings and financial stability.

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Boeing Cites Evidence in Lawsuit Over B737 MAX Deal with Comair

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Boeing has cited “tangible evidence” in an ongoing lawsuit concerning a B737 MAX deal with Comair, a South African airline that ceased operations in 2022. The lawsuit centers around allegations from Comair that it was deceived by Boeing regarding the safety and reliability of the B737 MAX aircraft. Boeing’s legal response claims that Comair failed to retain records that…

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Lufthansa Cityline Staff Representatives Sue Lufthansa Group Over City Airlines

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Lufthansa Cityline staff representatives have filed a lawsuit against the Lufthansa Group in Germany, challenging the establishment of its planned replacement airline, City Airlines. The lawsuit, initiated by the staff representatives, reflects growing concerns among Cityline employees regarding job security, working conditions, and the potential impact on the current workforce. Lufthansa Group’s decision to launch City Airlines as a…

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Delta Sues CrowdStrike for $500M Over July 2024 Outage Linked to 7,000 Flight Cancellations

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Delta Air Lines has filed a $500 million lawsuit against cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, accusing the company of breach of contract and negligence after a major outage in July 2024 led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights and disrupted operations across millions of Delta’s computer systems.