"FAA Investigates Multiple Whistleblower Claims of Safety Issues on Boeing 787 and 777 Jets"
US aviation authorities are investigating new whistleblower claims alleging that Boeing took unsafe shortcuts in the production of the 787 Dreamliner, with an engineer accusing the company of retaliating against him after he identified engineering flaws affecting the structural integrity of the aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the investigation, and a US Senate subcommittee has summoned Boeing's CEO to answer questions about the allegations. Boeing denies the claims and asserts confidence in the 787 Dreamliner's safety, but the company has faced intense scrutiny over its safety record following a series of incidents, including a door panel blowing out mid-flight and an engine cover falling off a plane shortly after takeoff.
- US officials probe new whistleblower claims against Boeing Al Jazeera English
- Boeing whistleblower’s safety claims under investigation by FAA, reports say The Guardian
- New Boeing whistleblower alleges serious structural flaws on 787 and 777 jets The Seattle Times
- Another Boeing whistleblower comes forward about 777 and 787 safety Business Insider
- Boeing Engineer Says Company Used Shortcuts to Fix 787 Jets The Wall Street Journal
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