Multiple whistleblowers have raised serious safety concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, triggering investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) into the aircraft’s production and assembly processes. The allegations — ranging from improper manufacturing practices to claims of retaliation against employees — have intensified scrutiny of Boeing’s safety culture and operational oversight.
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Sam Salehpour: A Boeing engineer with 17 years at the company, has alleged that sections of the Dreamliner’s fuselage were improperly fastened together, potentially compromising the aircraft’s structural integrity and reducing its lifespan. According to Salehpour, he observed workers "jumping like Tarzan" on plane parts to force alignment and raised concerns about these practices repeatedly over a three-year period beginning in 2020. He claims his warnings were dismissed and that he was instructed "to shut up."
John Barnett: A former quality control engineer, had previously flagged similar issues. Barnett alleged that under production pressure, workers were installing substandard parts on the assembly...
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