Boeing overcharges U.S. Air Force nearly $1 million for C-17 spare parts, including soap dispensers

Boeing overcharged the U.S. Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup on soap dispensers, according to a Pentagon audit. The review found 12 out of 46 parts were overpriced. Boeing disputed the findings, stating the report compared aircraft-specific parts to basic commercial items. The company plans to respond to the report in the coming days. This year has been challenging for Boeing, with a $6 billion loss reported in the third quarter and ongoing production issues due to a strike. The company is also facing federal investigations and has announced significant layoffs.