Boeing Fined $3.1M for Safety Violations and Inspector Coercion

The FAA fined Boeing $3.1 million for hundreds of safety violations at its Renton and Wichita plants, including pressuring a delegated inspector to certify a non-compliant aircraft. This marks continued regulatory scrutiny of Boeing's manufacturing practices following prior quality-control failures. The fine is modest relative to Boeing's scale but signals ongoing enforcement pressure.