Southwest Airlines is shaking up its famously simple no-frills model with a new aircraft design that promises a more "elevated" flying experience, with similar upgrades planned for its existing fleet. The Dallas-based carrier unveiled its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 with a refreshed interior this week — complete with an extra-legroom section, new high-end seats and refreshed lighting — underscoring the company’s broader push to modernize its fleet and offer new perks to customers.The new aircraft, which enters s ...

Norwegian Air Shuttle said on Friday it had exercised an option to buy an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8, bringing its total firm order to 80 aircraft. ...

Core Points - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing criminal fraud charges against Boeing related to two fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes that resulted in 346 deaths, although victims' families plan to object to this decision [1][4][9] - A non-prosecution agreement (NPA) has been filed against Boeing, which includes a payment of $1.1 billion, with $445 million allocated to a fund for the victims' families [2][4][8] - The DOJ's decision follows a tentative deal that allows Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading regulators prior to the crashes [4][12] Legal and Regulatory Context - The DOJ's actions are part of the federal Crime Victims' Rights Act, which mandates informing victims of actions taken in their cases [2] - Boeing previously pleaded guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and agreed to pay a fine of up to $487.2 million, along with three years of independent oversight [8] - The FAA has increased scrutiny on Boeing, capping production at 38 planes per month following a midair emergency involving a Max 9 aircraft [13]