Boeing settles with a man whose family died in a 737 Max crash
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Boeing Settles With Canadian Man Over 2019 Ethiopian Crash
Above: Families and friends who lost loved ones in the March 10, 2019, Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia hold a memorial on March 10, 2023. Image copyright: OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Boeing's settlement with Paul Njoroge cannot mask the company's unconscionable transformation from engineering excellence to corporate greed. By prioritizing profit over human lives, Boeing betrayed its own legacy — replacing safety-first engineers with cost-cutting executives who turned deadly design flaws into acceptable risks, leaving families shattered and hundreds of souls lost.
Narrative B
While Boeing's settlement with grieving families cannot undo the tragedy, CEO Kelly Ortberg's leadership signals genuine change. By moving headquarters closer to engineers, implementing rigorous quality controls, and fostering a safety-first culture over shareholder profits, Boeing is slowly earning back airline confidence — proving that meaningful accountability can begin rebuilding shattered trust.