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Boeing Reaches $1.1 Billion DOJ Deal Over 737 MAX Crashes

The agreement acknowledges obstruction, avoids a June trial, and awaits approval from a Texas federal judge.

Des experts médico-légaux sur le site du crash de l'avion Boeing 737 MAX de la compagnie Ethiopian Airlines , dans le village de Hama Quntushele, près de Bishoftu, dans la région d'Oromia, le 15 mars 2019 en Ethiopie
Des familles de victimes du crash du Boeing 737 MAX 8 d'Ethiopian Airlines manifestent alors que le PDG de Boeing s'apprête à témoigner devant la commission sénatoriale du commerce, des sciences et des transports, le 2 avril 2025 à Washington
Le gouvernement américain et Boeing se sont entendus pour mettre fin aux poursuites pénales visant l'avionneur, liées à deux accidents mortels de son appareil 737 MAX, en 2018 et 2019
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Overview

  • Boeing has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve criminal charges stemming from two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.
  • The crashes, involving Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, killed 346 people due to MCAS software malfunctions and insufficient pilot training.
  • As part of the agreement, Boeing will admit to obstructing the Federal Aviation Administration's regulatory oversight during the aircraft's certification process.
  • The settlement includes $444.5 million for a victims' compensation fund, a $244 million fine, and $455 million for internal safety and compliance improvements.
  • Some victims' families and lawmakers oppose the deal, calling it inadequate, while others have expressed support or neutrality; the agreement now requires approval from a Texas federal judge.