The crash happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg finds himself in a painfully familiar role as he faces another crisis, this time over a crash involving the company’s marquee 787 Dreamliner jet in India that killed more than 240 people.

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner faces renewed scrutiny after Air India flight AI 171 crash—the first fatal 787-8 incident. With a history of technical faults, whistleblower claims, and FAA probes, the crash raises fresh concerns over Boeing’s safety practices amid continued orders from Indian airlines.

President Trump’s candidate for FAA head pledges to ensure Boeing's accountability following safety concerns linked to fatal crashes of the 737 MAX model. During his Senate confirmation, CEO Bryan Bedford emphasized lessons learned and collaboration for resolving identified failures,

Boeing doesn’t really care about the safety of the employees. They don't care about what happens when you walk out the door and go home to your families.”