"Boeing's Ongoing Challenges: Whistleblower, Delivery Setbacks, and Cash Woes"

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour has raised concerns about the structural integrity of the 787 Dreamliner, alleging that changes in how fuselage sections are fitted and fastened together could lead to potential safety issues. Salehpour claims that Boeing used higher-than-recommended force to shimmy gaps in the fuselages to speed up production, and he was allegedly forced out of the 787 program and threatened with termination after voicing his concerns. The FAA is investigating, and Salehpour is set to testify on Capitol Hill. Boeing maintains that their thorough testing has not identified an immediate safety issue, but their stock is trading down about 2% for the day and is nearly 30% down year-to-date.
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