A Boeing engineer alleges that the company took shortcuts when manufacturing its 777 and 787 Dreamliner jets, and that the risks could become catastrophic as the airplanes age.
Gregory Wallace and Gabe Cohen, CNNThe FAA is investigating Boeing after a whistleblower claimed the company retaliated against him after repeatedly raising concerns about 2 jet models.after a whistleblower repeatedly raised concerns with two widebody jet models, and claimed the company retaliated against him.
Salehpour on Tuesday said his complaint raises "two quality issues that may dramatically reduce the life of the planes." "Voluntary reporting without fear of reprisal is a critical component in aviation safety," the FAA said. "We strongly encourage everyone in the aviation industry to share information."Boeing did not immediately comment on the claims about the 777, but disputed Salehpour's concerns about the 787.
The allegations aren't entirely new: For nearly two years starting in 2021, the FAA and Boeing halted deliveries of the new Dreamliners while it looked into the gaps. Boeing said it made changes in its manufacturing process, and deliveries ultimately resumed. Salehpour's attorneys said the FAA was surprised to discover through his complaint that the gaps were still an issue.
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