Boeing & United States — Federal Aviation Administration
11 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Sep 19, 2025
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Boeing is subject to primary regulatory oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration for aircraft certification and manufacturing safety. The relationship has become highly adversarial following the 737 MAX crashes, characterized by intense FAA investigations, fines, and strict production caps.
Regulatory
Boeing: Boeing, in line with the United States — Federal Aviation Administration, issued a Multi-Operator-Message to airlines, reassuring them that the fuel switch locks are safe and no action is recommended, following scrutiny after the India crash.
United States — Federal Aviation Administration: The United States — Federal Aviation Administration issued a Continued Airworthiness Notification stating that the fuel control switch design on Boeing aircraft, including the 787, is safe and does not warrant an Airworthiness Directive, despite questions raised by the India crash.
Jul 13, 2025 · 11 articles
Regulatory
Boeing: Boeing will not face a criminal conspiracy charge over the 737 Max crashes and has agreed to pay an additional $1.1 billion in fines, compensation, and safety measures. This resolution helps Boeing avoid a criminal trial and continue efforts to strengthen its safety and quality programs.
United States — Federal Aviation Administration: Investigators found that Boeing did not inform key United States — Federal Aviation Administration personnel about changes to the 737 Max software before regulators set pilot training requirements and certified the airliner for flight.
Nov 06, 2025 · 7 articles
Accidents
Boeing: The incident involved a Boeing 767-400 aircraft, which could raise concerns about the manufacturer's aircraft safety, although the specific cause is under investigation.
United States — Federal Aviation Administration: The United States — Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the engine fire, which will determine the cause and potentially lead to new safety protocols.
Jul 19, 2025 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Boeing: Boeing is facing a federal judge's decision on a motion to dismiss a felony fraud charge related to the 737 Max crashes. The company has renegotiated a non-prosecution agreement with the United States — United States Department of Justice, involving significant financial penalties and safety reforms.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Boeing: Boeing is facing $3.1 million in fines from the United States — Federal Aviation Administration for safety violations, including those related to the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout. The company is reviewing the proposed penalty and working on enhancing its safety management and quality assurance.
Sep 13, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Boeing: Boeing is being sued for negligence and a faulty fuel cutoff switch in the India Flight 171 crash. This lawsuit could lead to significant financial penalties and reputational damage, similar to past incidents with the 737 MAX.
Sep 17, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
United States — Federal Aviation Administration: The United States — Federal Aviation Administration issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin that led to the India — Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)'s directive for inspections.
Mar 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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