Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

The families of the victims of the 2020 Air India Express crash have filed a lawsuit against aerospace giants Boeing and Honeywell. The plaintiffs allege that the companies were aware of the risks associated with the Boeing 737 aircraft involved in the incident, yet failed to take any corrective action. The crash, which occurred at the Kozhikode airport in Kerala, India, resulted in the deaths of 18 people, including the two pilots. The lawsuit claims that Boeing and Honeywell, the manufacturers of the aircraft and its flight control system, respectively, were negligent in their design and production of the plane. The legal action seeks to hold the companies accountable for their alleged inaction, despite being aware of the potential dangers. The families are seeking compensation for the loss of their loved ones and are demanding that the manufacturers take responsibility for their role in the tragedy. The case highlights the ongoing scrutiny faced by the aviation industry and the need for stringent safety standards to prevent such devastating incidents from occurring in the future.