Boeing’s chief executive has indicated that the company anticipates a substantial fine from federal regulators as it works to resolve outstanding safety and quality issues stemming from the 737 MAX crisis and subsequent production problems. In comments that highlight the ongoing tensions between the aerospace giant and the Federal Aviation Administration, CEO Kelly Ortberg suggested the penalty could reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars while expressing confidence that the company can meet the demands necessary to regain full trust from both regulators and customers. The remarks, reported by Yahoo Finance , come at a critical moment for Boeing as it attempts to stabilize operations following years of scrutiny. Ortberg, who took over as chief executive in August 2024, has made repairing the company’s relationship with the FAA a top priority.…