George Kabau’s family remembers him as a dedicated professional with unflappable geniality, innate warmth, and remarkable resourcefulness. The Ethiopian crash, along with the Lion Air plane that fell in Indonesia last October, were both linked to bad sensor data triggering an automated anti-stall system in the Boeing 737 Max model which directs the plane sharply downward. Shareholders have also sued Boeing accusing it of concealing safety deficiencies in its 737 MAX planes. Seeking punitive damagesIf Boeing fails to get the complaints out of US territory, as it has succeeded in the past, juries might consider awarding punitive damages. Honoring GeorgeAs they wait for their day in court, George Kabau’s family is establishing a foundation in his name to help youngsters study engineering and science.

Source: Ethiopian News July 02, 2019 14:15 UTC