In a German TV interview, Baum indicated that a threat to sue Air France, the plane's operator, in U.S. courts would lead to a large settlement by European standards.

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From the plane, I saw the path of the storm, which marched like a lead-footed giant across southern Oklahoma City and Moore.

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Other steps are being taken to minimize conditions that might lead to overheating and discharge of gases, but the nightmare scenario of fire on a plane would be eliminated entirely.

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