The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into whether the blowout violated terms of a 2021 settlement letting Boeing avoid prosecution for allegedly misleading regulators who certified the 737 Max.
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Major airlines want to hear Boeing’s plan to fix manufacturing problems
Airline CEOs have been outspoken in their frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems, which have slowed deliveries of planes that the carriers were counting on.
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Boeing sees massive cash drain as 737 Max episode takes toll
The outlook reflects a shift in priorities at Boeing as it grapples with the aftermath of a near-catastrophic fuselage failure on a 737 Max 9 aircraft early this year.
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DOJ opens criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout, report says
The Boeing plane used by Alaska Airlines suffered the blowout seven minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing.
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Boeing hit by damning report faulting safety procedures
Regulators found that management oversight of employees responsible for investigative duties could ‘potentially compromise’ safety and lead to retaliation.
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Boeing steps up inspections, to review quality after blowout
Boeing will also bring in an outside party to review its quality controls and suggest improvements, he said, adding another layer of scrutiny to its manufacturing process.