WASHINGTON/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors and the U.S. Department of Transportation are scrutinizing the development of Boeing Co's 737 MAX jetliners in the wake of two deadly crashes in five months, two people briefed on the matter confirmed late on Monday. The U.S. Justice Department was looking at the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of Boeing, one of the people said. A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. last week issued at least one subpoena to an entity involved in the plane's development, the source confirmed. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the Justice department probe on Sunday and also said the Transportation Department's inspector general was reviewing the issue. A Reuters source said the inspector general was believed to be involved in the matter but it was not clear whether they are assisting the Justice Department or planning to launch a formal investigation.

Source: Ethiopian News March 19, 2019 02:03 UTC