The whistleblower said after he raised safety concerns, Boeing retaliated against him. Boeing denies the allegations.
EVERETT, Wash. — The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an investigation into Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner after a whistleblower stepped forward with concerns about “shortcuts” that could impact the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 planes.took the shortcuts when making its Dreamliner jets, affecting nearly 1,000 787s and approximately 400 777s that are still in use, according to a news release from his attorney.
In the 777 program, Salehpour also observed other safety concerns about the application and misalignment of the fuselage. Despite these concerns, he claims Boeing pressured engineers to continue production despite the unexamined defects. “These claims about the structural integrity of the 787 are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft,” Boeing’s statement read in part.
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