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Boeing’s reputation crashes

Boeing, the giant of the aviation industry, has seen its reputation plummet, much like its planes. The company's leadership has admitted to a criminal conspiracy in connection with two 737 Max crashes. Experts consider this confession a disgrace for the legendary American aircraft manufacturer. However, on the bright side, sincere repentance can avoid a fierce court battle as the company tries to resolve its numerous problems.

According to the US Attorney's Office, Boeing faces a hefty fine of $487.2 million. However, the actual amount will be determined by legal representatives. The US Department of Justice has requested that the court credit Boeing with the amount already paid in compensation, which could reduce the new fine to $243.6 million.

As part of the legal settlement, Boeing will also establish corporate oversight. Additionally, Boeing's management will have to spend $455 million on implementing compliance and safety programs over the next three years. Furthermore, the company will be on probation under court supervision.

Analysts believe that Boeing's admission of guilt marks a "low point" in the company's century-long history. Previously, the organization experienced serious shocks caused by two 737 Max plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in 346 fatalities.

The legal settlement may also complicate Boeing's relationship with the US government, jeopardizing its reputation as a major defense contractor and manufacturer of presidential aircraft. On the other hand, the settlement spares Boeing the necessity of dragging out a criminal process while its finances are in dire straits.

The company's financial woes are due to a slowdown in production following the crashes. Currently, Boeing is working on improving quality and retraining employees under the watchful eye of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Reports indicate that Boeing's potential losses in the first half of 2024 could be around $8 billion.

The American aviation company has been in crisis for the past six months following a major accident in which one of its planes narrowly avoided catastrophe. This situation triggered a chain reaction, leading to Boeing's admission of guilt.

In May 2024, the US Department of Justice determined that Boeing had violated a deferred prosecution agreement from 2021 related to the previous crashes. The Department of Justice later concluded that Boeing had failed to implement an effective program to prevent and detect violations.

Boeing's management confirmed earlier that the company had reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice regarding the terms of the settlement. Under the 2021 agreement, the American aircraft manufacturer paid a criminal fine of $243.6 million and admitted to deceiving the FAA about the unclear flight control system involved in the crashes.

The latest settlement has faced sharp criticism from the families of the crash victims. They quickly filed objections to the agreement. Under the new plea deal, Boeing's board of directors will meet with the relatives of the crash victims. Lawyers assisting the families of the crash victims said that the company's next step would be to accept full responsibility in civil cases and fully comply with the terms of the plea.

Previously, Boeing faced an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US Congress, and a grand jury following the January crash of an Alaska Airlines flight.

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