Further to posts #622 and #630, on 25 Feb FAA assessed $5.4m in deferred penalties under terms of 2015 agreement whereby Boeing pledged to improve regulatory compliance. See
Press Release – Boeing to Pay $6.6 Million in Penalties to FAA
Didn’t happen. Two MAXs crashed. DPA found criminal culpability and levied penalties totalling almost $3 billion
The 2015 agreement refers back to TWA 800 accident 25 years ago, and Boeing’s tardiness in fixing risk of fuel tank explosions. See
https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/the-l...08-gm27r0.html.