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What Next TBD: Boeing Pleads Guilty
Jul 12, 2024
Aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk discusses Boeing pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government, resulting in fines and oversight. Topics include safety failures, AI in HR recruitment, MCAS software flaws, Supreme Court decisions, potential loss of government contracts, and safety concerns for passengers choosing between Airbus and Boeing planes.
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- Boeing pleaded guilty to defrauding the government, resulting in fines and external oversight.
- The guilty plea highlights Boeing's accountability for safety lapses, emphasizing the need for improved safety practices.
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Boeing Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Government
Boeing faced the decision of pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud the federal government or risking going to trial. The company opted for a guilty plea to avoid further negative scrutiny and press coverage. The charges stemmed from fatal crashes of 737 MAX 8 planes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. The plea resulted in fines and a monitoring agreement to improve safety practices.
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