Boeing Reaches Nonprosecution Deal With US Over 737 Max Crashes
Boeing Co. has reached a tentative agreement with the US Justice Department that would allow the planemaker to avoid criminal prosecution for two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago.
Related: Boeing Whistleblower’s Family Settles Suit With Aircraft Maker Over His Death
The settlement was disclosed in a federal court filing Friday, just weeks before a trial was set to start June 23 in Fort Worth, Texas. “The parties are proceeding expeditiously to memorialize the terms into a written agreement,” according to the filing. The agreement still needs to be approved by US District Judge Reed O’Connor.
Related: Boeing Settles Lawsuits With Two Families of 737 MAX Crash Victims
A spokesperson for Boeing didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Top photo: A Boeing 737 MAX airliner takes off from Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Washington.
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