Boeing agrees to US$51m settlement for US export violations, including in China
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Boeing has reached a US$51 million settlement with the US State Department for export violations, including employees in China downloading documents related to US Defence Department programs. From 2013 to 2017, three Chinese employees at Boeing facilities in China downloaded technical data involving programs such as the F-18, F-15, and F-22 fighter jets, the E-3 airborne warning and control system, the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, and the AGM84E cruise missile. Unauthorized downloads of technical data also occurred at Boeing and partner facilities in 18 countries from 2013 to 2018. The settlement covers 199 violations of the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Boeing voluntarily disclosed the violations, and the settlement includes a three-year consent agreement and a US$51 million civil penalty, with US$24 million suspended for remedial compliance measures. Boeing will engage an external special compliance officer and undergo two external audits for at least two years.

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