Boeing Co. reached an agreement with the U.S. government regarding the Boeing guilty plea linked to two fatal 737 Max crashes. This deal paves the way for a potential courtroom showdown with the victims’ families. #BoeingGuiltyPlea
Boeing will plead guilty to fraud in a deal with the US Department of Justice. The deal addresses two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
The agreement follows prosecutors concluding that Boeing flouted an earlier settlement addressing the disasters. The disasters resulted in 346 deaths in Ethiopia and Indonesia over five years ago.
The Boeing guilty plea deal must be approved by a federal court judge. It includes an additional $243.6 million to be paid by Boeing, on top of a previous fine of the same amount.
“We will continue to work transparently with our regulators as we take significant actions across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality, and compliance programs,” a Boeing spokesperson told AFP, confirming the court filing.
The agreement follows the DOJ’s finding in May that Boeing failed to improve its compliance program. This failure breached a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement. #BoeingGuiltyPlea
Boeing violated the DPA by failing to design and implement an effective compliance program. The program aimed to prevent violations of US fraud laws.
Boeing conspired to defraud US regulators about the Max 737 during its certification, according to the filing. The filing detailed Boeing’s deceptive actions.
Consequently, Boeing aims to restore public confidence and enhance its compliance programs. This deal, therefore, represents a critical step towards accountability and reform.
Ultimately, this case underscores the importance of rigorous compliance and transparency in the aviation industry.
