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trevoragilbert on March 10, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: U.S. is said to open criminal inquiry into Boeing

Where do you get “the most likely outcome is bankruptcy” and not say, a $5b fine and something akin to a consent decree? Totally exaggerating the likely consequences.

delfinom on March 10, 2024 [–]

$5b fine paid by taxpayers through the next air force contract they get with no competition.

gigatexal on March 11, 2024 | [–]

Anyone know if the DoD is upset at Boeing for their lack of QA? Does their shit QA also apply to military assets?

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