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    AH> The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a preliminary settlement   
    AH> with Boeing in a fraud case stemming from two deadly crashes involving   
    AH> 737 MAX aircraft that killed 346 people. The agreement, which is   
    AH> subject to court approval, will allow Boeing to avoid criminal   
    AH> prosecution.   
      
    AH> Without the deal, the trial would begin on June 23. Boeing would then   
    AH> be on trial for misleading U.S. regulators about a key flight control   
    AH> system on the 737 MAX. Two of the planes crashed in 2018 and 2019 in   
    AH> Indonesia and Ethiopia.   
      
    AH> In total, Boeing will pay more than $1.1 billion, including fines and   
    AH> punitive damages. $445 million will be spent on improving the company's   
    AH> compliance, safety and quality programs. "We believe this resolution is   
    AH> the most equitable and practical outcome," the department said.   
      
   Me and light aircraft get along just fine. Airliners - not so much. I prefer   
   Amtrak for long distances. Plus the food is better, too.  Bv)=   
      
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