On June 6, 2025, at the Paris Air Show, a lawyer representing 16 families of victims from a fatal Boeing 737 Max crash criticized a deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department. The deal, which was struck over crashes involving Boeing 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019, has drawn significant attention. The agreement involves Boeing paying $1.1 billion to avoid prosecution. This payment is in response to two separate crashes that resulted in the deaths of 346 people. The deal was finalized and made public in a filing on June 5, 2025. The families of the victims have expressed strong disapproval of the terms of this settlement, highlighting the emotional and financial toll the crashes have had on them. The Boeing 737 Max jets were grounded worldwide following the crashes, which were attributed to issues with the aircraft's flight control system. The grounding led to extensive investigations and regulatory scrutiny, affecting both Boeing's reputation and the aviation industry at large. The crashes prompted significant changes in aviation safety protocols and regulations globally. The outcome of the deal and the ongoing criticism from the victims' families underscore the complex legal and ethical considerations surrounding corporate accountability in aviation disasters. The families continue to seek justice and transparency, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform within the aviation industry.