Summary
A U.S. court has dismissed a criminal charge against Boeing related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. The decision comes after the U.S. government requested to drop the case despite opposition from some victims' families. Boeing is required to make financial commitments and hire a consultant to monitor its operations.
Key Facts
- A charge against Boeing about two 737 Max crashes was dropped by a U.S. court.
- The crashes occurred in 2018 and 2019 and caused the deaths of 346 people.
- Boeing avoided the charge by agreeing to a government proposal with financial and operational conditions.
- Victims' families wanted the case to go to trial, seeking company accountability.
- The U.S. Department of Justice believes the agreement is the best resolution for the victims.
- Boeing will pay fines and compensation totaling $1.1 billion as part of this resolution.
- An independent compliance consultant will be hired to oversee Boeing's operations.
- Boeing was originally charged with concealing vital information about a flight control system from regulators.
