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Boeing engineer and whistleblower Sam Salehpour raised serious concerns about safety issues in the manufacturing of Boeing’s 777 and 787 Dreamliner jets. Testifying before a congressional hearing, Salehpour alleged that shortcuts taken during production could pose catastrophic risks as the planes age.
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The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, hailed as one of the most advanced commercial aircraft in aviation history, is now under intense scrutiny after its involvement in a tragic plane crash near Ahmedabad, India. This incident, which claimed the lives of hundreds, marks the first fatal crash involving the 787-8 since its introduction in 2011.
Until the June 11, 2025, crash of Air India Flight AI-171, the Boeing 787-8 had maintained a nearly spotless safety record. Over 1,000 Dreamliners have been delivered worldwide, carrying more than one billion passengers. Despite facing several operational issues over the years, none had previously resulted in a fatality.
According to the Aviation Safety Network database, the 787 Dreamliner had recorded incidents of technical malfunctions, including in-flight injuries, emergency landings, and mechanical warnings, but no loss of life. This pristine track record now faces a significant blemish, as investigators dig deeper into what caused the aircraft to crash moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.
Flight AI-171, a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and...
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