Boeing is in talks with the government to resolve disputes related to security flaws, reports claim

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company was accused of serious security lapses after the 737 Max aircraft accidents. It is reported that aircraft manufacturer Boeing is in talks with the US Justice Department to resolve the situation arising out of these allegations. According to people familiar with the matter, the settlement of cases against the company may be announced next week.

According to a Bloomberg report, sources familiar with the confidential talks said on the condition of anonymity that the world's second-largest aircraft manufacturer may be brought under corporate monitoring. DOJ (US Department of Justice) prosecutors want to frame charges against Boeing, but it is unclear whether the company will agree to plead guilty.

The US government and Boeing began talks in the final days of the Trump administration in 2021. These discussions were about taking action against the company in the aftermath of two plane crashes that killed 346 people. Some family members of the accident victims, on the other hand, have urged the government to charge Boeing with a crime, which would allow them to sue the company.

However, Boeing is unlikely to benefit significantly from this dialogue with the government to resolve disputes. Boeing is facing several investigations into quality defects and regulatory violations in factories. Despite the agreement with the government, it cannot be assumed that the company's crisis has been resolved. According to Bloomberg, no comment has been made by a Boeing spokesperson in this matter at present.