The Justice Department said Tuesday that Boeing violated 2021 court agreement this prevented the firm from being blamed for two plane crashes. it involved a 737 Max and killed 346 people.

In a judicial opinion filed in federal court in Texas, the Justice Department stated that Now the company could face federal charges. although a decision on this issue has not yet been made.

The aircraft manufacturer, according to the Ministry of Justice, did not make changes or take measures in its activities. to avoid violating federal anti-fraud laws, which was a condition of the 2021 agreement.

“Government determine how to proceed in this matter.” This is stated in the court document cited by American media.

The 2021 legal agreement that meant for the company payment of 2.5 billion dollars, comes after accidents on the 737 Max in 2018 and 2019, in which In both cases, 346 people died.

These events implied a serious reputational crisis for the American manufacturer, which only resurfaced on January 5th. Another 737 Max plane’s door explodes mid-flight operated by Alaska Airlines.

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According to a preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, the bolts holding the stop on this door It was as if they were out of place.

(EFE)