Boeing Hit With Whistleblower Allegations, Adding to Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower’s claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker’s 787 and 777 jets, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Following a mid-air screen disaster on a 737 MAX plane on January 5, the planemaker has been dealing with a full-fledged safety crisis that has damaged its reputation. It has undergone a control reshuffle, U. S. authorities have put restrictions on its creation, and shipments fell by quarter in March.
Boeing expert Sam Salehpour’s claims stem from function on the bank’s widebody 787 and 777 planes. He claimed Boeing used shortcuts to lessen bottlenecks during 787 council, and that he faced retaliation, including threats and isolation from conferences, after discovering engineering issues that had affected the structural integrity of the jets. His attorneys claimed he also used shortcuts to reduce bottlenecks during a meeting.

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