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I don't think this works in any savety relevant industry or there are not many proper organizations. Most regulations are a response to accidents.


Lawsuits and loss of reputation has halved the value of Boeing from the 737MAX mistakes.


Yet, no one personally responsible has suffered in the slightest.


I think one of the test pilots was brought up on charges for lying to the FAA. There may be others. I haven't followed that aspect that closely.

All who owned stock in the company had that cut in half. Lots more lost their bonuses. The CEO lost his job.


Golden parachute. Millionaires losing bonuses or equity never need to tighten their belts. Almost everybody who lost equity had no say.

The test pilot would be covering for a person actually responsible. Charges were probably to force fingering that person. But if that person wasn't charged, then it is all just business expense.

The losses are borne by pension funds.




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