WASHINGTON - US aviation authorities have begun investigating new whistleblower claims accusing Boeing of poor safety standards, the latest in a series of safety-related controversies at the beleaguered aircraft giant, Al Jazeera reports. Continue reading original article.
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11 April 2024 - The story notes that Sam Salehpour, an engineer with Boeing for more than a decade, accused the aerospace giant of taking shortcuts in fastening fuselage sections together improperly in 787 Dreamliners. In addition, Salehpour reported seeing safety problems in 777 production, " including cases of workers jumping on misaligned parts to get them to fit together."
“Our client identified serious safety concerns and did everything possible to bring those concerns to the attention of Boeing officials,” Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, lawyers representing Salehpour, said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Rather than heeding his warnings, Boeing prioritized getting the planes to market as quickly as possible, despite the known, well-substantiated issues Mr. Salehpour raised. The engineering problems identified directly affect the structural integrity of Boeing’s 787 and 777 planes and unless corrected will impact the entire aviation industry and all who fly.”
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