Shares drop 5% amid renewed scrutiny over Boeing 787-8 safety; DOJ deal under fresh criticism.
New York, June 16, 2025 — Boeing shares tumbled more than 5% on Monday following the deadly crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed over 200 people in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London when it crashed shortly after takeoff, also claiming dozens of lives on the ground.
The tragedy has reignited concerns over Boeing’s safety record, just weeks after the company reached a controversial agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that allowed it to avoid criminal prosecution related to earlier safety lapses.
The drop ends a brief rally in Boeing’s stock price, which had been recovering after years of production delays, quality control issues, and two major crashes involving the 737 MAX series.
Industry analysts say the Air India crash could have lasting implications for Boeing’s Dreamliner program and its global reputation, especially in fast-growing aviation markets like India.
“Even with the DOJ deal in place, every new incident erodes confidence and creates fresh legal, commercial, and regulatory risks,” said Rebecca Lin, an aerospace sector analyst at Meridian Capital.
Boeing has yet to release a formal statement on the crash, though Indian authorities confirmed that the aircraft’s black box was recovered and a full investigation is underway.
