"DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation into Alaska Airlines 737 Plane Blowout and Boeing's Involvement"

The Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into the Boeing jetliner blowout that caused a hole in an Alaska Airlines plane in January. Investigators have contacted passengers and crew from the flight, and the probe is linked to a previous settlement regarding the safety of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft. Boeing has acknowledged the absence of records for work done on the door panel, and the National Transportation Safety Board has raised concerns about the company's collaboration and documentation. The Federal Aviation Administration has given Boeing 90 days to address quality-control issues.