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Boeing faces paying £1bn to loved once and family of 346 victims who died in accidents

According to Daily mail and Bloomberg The amount of money Boeing may need to pay groups of 737 Max crash unfortunate casualties could rely upon one disturbing factor – How long the passengers spent realizing they were diving to their deaths.

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The arrangement of claims that could surpass $1 billion shoot much higher if proof shows Boeing thought about imperfections in the planes before the disasters occurred.

A Lion Air flight from Jakarta, Indonesia and Depati Amir Airport crashed into the sea 12 minutes after takeoff, claiming 189 lives in October 2018.

And in March, an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa Bole Airport flying to Nairobi, Kenya crashed six minutes after takeoff, killing 157 aboard.

The Ethiopian disaster led to the worldwide grounding of the 737 Max, which accounts for around a third of Boeing’s operating profit.

While the precise causes of the crashes are still being determined, it is believed preliminary evidence is raising the liability risk for Boeing.

The claim affirms carelessness, just as inability to caution and common intrigue.

Another 30 relatives have now made a move against the organization for the benefit of the perished.

The measure is just a single piece of the incredibly intricate legitimate battle, in which families could likewise guarantee harms for distress, distress, loss of companionship and even future checks.

It comes as Boeing confessed to thinking about a specialized issue with its 737 Max ‘cockpit wellbeing alert’ a year prior to the two airplane fatal crash

The feature was designed to warn pilots when a key sensor might be providing incorrect information about the pitch of the plane’s nose.

But within months of the plane’s debut in 2017 engineers realised that the sensor warning light only worked when airlines also bought a separate, optional feature – but did not disclose the concerns to airlines or safety regulators.

The sensors malfunctioned during the flight in Indonesia.

Courtesy : Dailymail

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India is in talks with Nigeria regarding the export of its single-engine Tejas and Prachand helicopter

Philippines in Talks to Procure India's LCH Prachand Helicopter

India is actively exploring its defense market and making audacious moves to establish itself as a significant player in targeting the African defense market to sell Tejas and Prachand.

According to the sources, Nigeria, in negotiations to purchase Indian aircraft such as the LCA Tejas and LCH Prachand, has recently opted to acquire the M-346FA light fighter-trainer aircraft from Italy. This decision comes after expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of the JF-17 Thunder jets, signaling a shift away from acquiring additional JF-17s.

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India is actively challenging Russia and China’s long-standing dominance in Africa, focusing on the lucrative market. While the India-Nigeria connection is longstanding, it’s rapidly evolving. In the fiscal year 2021-22, India emerged as Nigeria’s largest trading partner.

In March 2024, India intensified efforts to explore potential exports. A defense industry delegation visited Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, signaling India’s interest in exporting its single-engine Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.

Building the LCA Tejas Mark 2 prototype could take longer than expected.

Recent reports suggest Nigeria is considering acquiring 15 fighter jets to replace its aging Chengdu F-7NI fleet, with India emerging as a leading supplier, proposing its indigenous Tejas fighter jet.

The HAL Tejas is an advanced Indian multirole combat aircraft featuring a delta wing design, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It serves as a pivotal asset for air defense, maritime reconnaissance, and strike missions, tailored to excel in high-threat scenarios. With nearly 40 initial variants already inducted, the Tejas stands as a cornerstone of the IAF’s operational capabilities.

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Previously, Nigeria had explored Indian-built options such as the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand,’ Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) ‘Dhruv.’

The Prachand helicopter, designed for battlefield deployment as an attack helicopter, stands out with its advanced weaponry and avionics. Positioned to compete with helicopters like the Apache, Turkish T129, and the European Tiger, Prachand emphasizes India’s capability to produce unique and technologically advanced military assets.

Beyond military hardware, India’s strategic move includes establishing a local currency settlement system with Nigeria, a development of notable economic significance forged in May 2024.