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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Settlement of November 2010 Qantas Airbus Engine Explosion
Qantas reached a settlement with Rolls Royce over compensation for flight disruptions caused by a mid-air engine explosion on a Qantas Airbus A380 aircraft in November 2010. According to an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation, the explosion was most likely caused by a defect in the engine, which was manufactured by Rolls Royce. The incident prompted Qantas to temporarily ground its fleet of A380 aircraft to carry out a comprehensive engine inspection. The amount of the settlement was reported to have been approximately US$90 – 100 million.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement Announcement
- 6/22/2011