04/10/2024

Another Whistleblower Raises Concerns About Boeing 787s

Meanwhile, the FAA launches another investigation

Federal regulators are investigating a whistleblower's claims about flaws in the assembly of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.

On Tuesday, longtime Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour went public with claims he observed problems with how parts of the plane's fuselage were fastened together. Salehpour warns that production "shortcuts" could significantly shorten the lifespan of the plane, eventually causing the fuselage to fall apart in mid-flight.

"It can cause a catastrophic failure," Salehpour said Tuesday during a press briefing to discuss his claims.

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