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BA: Japan orders 100 jets in historic deal; $200M 737 MAX fallout still shadows

Jul 24, 2025, 21:04 GMT-71 min read

BA−4.37%

Court: SEC

Case: 3-21140

Japan has agreed to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft as part of a sweeping new trade deal with the United States. Announced by President Trump on July 23, 2025, the agreement also includes a $550 billion Japanese investment in American industry and expanded defense procurement.

What’s Happening Now

• Japan will buy 100 Boeing commercial jets under a new bilateral trade pact
• $550 billion Japanese investment will be directed by the U.S. to revitalize domestic manufacturing
• The U.S. retains 90% of profits from the foreign investment initiative
• Japan will also boost annual purchases of U.S. defense equipment by additional billions
• Tariffs on Japanese imports into the U.S. reduced to 15%, down from 25%

But $200M 737 MAX Fallout Still Shadows Boeing

Boeing has agreed to a $200,000,000 cash settlement with BA investors to resolve claims it misled them about safety risks tied to the 737 MAX aircraft after two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

Timeline Overview

• Oct 29, 2018 – Mar 10, 2019: Two fatal crashes raise safety concerns about the 737 MAX
• Nov 2018 – Apr 2019: Boeing and CEO made statements omitting risks tied to MCAS system
• Mar 11, 2019: FAA grounds 737 MAX; BA falls ~10%
• Apr 2019: Investors file suit alleging Boeing misled the public
• Sep 22, 2022: Boeing pays $200M in penalties to resolve SEC charges

Allegations Include

• Concealing flaws in the MCAS flight control system
• Downplaying risks even after the first crash
• Issuing false assurances about aircraft safety

Investor Update

The $200M settlement compensates investors who argue they were misled about 737 MAX safety risks that led to catastrophic losses.