Boeing, 737 MAX and DOJ

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Boeing working with DOJ on revised plea deal in 737 MAX fraud case, CEO says
Boeing is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice to reach a revised plea agreement in a criminal fraud case stemming from the planemaker's alleged misrepresentations to regulators about a key system on the 737 MAX,
Boeing 737 MAX trial date set for June 23 amid plea deal controversy
A U.S. judge set a June 23 trial date in the Department of Justice's fraud case over misrepresentations to regulators on a key 737 MAX system.
Boeing says it's progressing on safety reforms and working with DOJ on revised plea deal
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told senators on Wednesday that he’s happy with the company’s progress improving manufacturing and safety practices following several accidents, including a near catastrophe last year.

Boeing CEO vows safety first

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Boeing CEO to Face Tough Questions From Senators on Safety
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will face tough questions on the planemaker's recent safety issues and other hot-button topics on Wednesday when he appears before the Senate Commerce Committee. Lawmakers have been scrutinizing the company since a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 MAX 9 that was missing four key bolts raised fresh questions about Boeing's quality and safety culture,
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg faces Senate grilling over safety issues, 737 MAX scandals
Lawmakers have been scrutinizing the company since a January 2024 mid-air emergency involving a new 737 MAX 9 that was missing four key bolts.
Boeing CEO testifies before Senate committee on restoring safety and its 'tarnished reputation'
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will testify Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to face questions on how the company is addressing production and safety issues.
Judge Orders Boeing to Trial on 737 MAX Case
The federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Boeing has ordered a trial, increasing the odds the aerospace giant ...
Judge orders criminal-fraud trial over Boeing’s 737 Max to start in June
A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government’s years-old conspiracy case against Boeing for ...
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First 2019 Ethiopian Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crash Trial Set for April 7
Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in Ethiopia resulted in the deaths of 157 people, including two victims represented in this case.
Trial ordered in criminal case against Boeing stemming from MAX crashes
A federal judge has set a trial date in the ongoing criminal fraud case against Boeing stemming from two fatal 737 MAX ...
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Boeing’s 737 Max legal battles continue as CEO prepares to testify this week in Washington
Boeing will be busy in this week, as the company's chief executive gears up to testify before a Senate committee and as ...
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Boeing ordered to face June 23 fraud trial over 737 MAX crashes after plea deal collapse
A federal judge on Tuesday abruptly set a June 23 trial date in the ... about a key system on the 737 MAX. In 2023, O’Connor said in Fort Worth, Texas, “Boeing’s crime may properly be ...
Boeing Judge Sets June Criminal Trial Over 737 Max Crashes
A federal judge in Texas ordered Boeing Co. to stand trial June 23 in a criminal case tied to two deadly crashes of its 737 ...
Report: Boeing asks Trump admin to weaken penalties in 737 Max crash case
In July 2024, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal charge and pay $243.6 million for violating a 2021 agreement that ...
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Boeing Headed to Jury Trial in Criminal Case
A federal judge has ordered that Boeing’s criminal case accusing the company of negligence for 2019’s Ethiopian Airlines ...