The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 settlement that allowed it to avoid criminal prosecution related to the 2018 and 2019 737 Max crashes.
The settlement required Boeing to implement specific safety culture improvements and compliance programs, which the DOJ now claims were not met.
This alleged breach comes after a recent midair door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 Max.
Boeing has until June 13 to respond, after which the DOJ will decide whether to pursue criminal prosecution against the company.
More trouble is on approach for Boeing as, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, the aircraft manufacturer violated terms of a settlement that allowed it to avoid criminal prosecution after 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.
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