**US Seeks Dismissal of Boeing Case, Requests Trial Cancellation Over Crashes: A Comedy of Errors**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the aviation world in stitches, the U.S. government has officially requested the dismissal of the Boeing case, citing that “crashes are just a part of the flying experience.” The request comes after a series of unfortunate incidents involving the 737 MAX, which some are now calling the “737 Maybe Not.”
“Look, we all know flying is just a glorified game of ‘don’t look down,’” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete “I’m Not a Pilot” Buttigieg. “If we start holding companies accountable for every little mishap, we might as well sue the Wright brothers for inventing the airplane in the first place!”
In a press conference that felt more like a stand-up routine, Buttigieg continued, “I mean, what’s next? Suing the makers of roller coasters because someone lost their lunch on the Tilt-a-Whirl? Let’s keep our priorities straight, folks!”
Meanwhile, Boeing’s CEO, Dave “I Promise It’s Safe” Calhoun, expressed relief at the news. “We’re just trying to keep the skies friendly and the lawsuits unfriendly,” he quipped. “Besides, who doesn’t love a little turbulence? It’s like a free roller coaster ride at 30,000 feet!”
In a bizarre twist, a group of disgruntled passengers from a recent flight has started a petition to rename the 737 MAX to “737 Maybe,” claiming it better reflects their flying experience. “I’d rather take my chances with a unicycle than board another one of those things,” said disgruntled flyer Linda “I Should Have Driven” Thompson.
As the trial cancellation looms, aviation experts are left scratching their heads. “This is like asking a cat to stop knocking things off the table,” said Dr. Felix Whiskers, a self-proclaimed aviation analyst. “It’s just not going to happen.”
So, as the U.S. government and Boeing prepare to take their comedy act on the road, one thing is clear: when it comes to flying, it’s all fun and games until someone loses their luggage—or their faith in air travel.