Boeing defends 787 Dreamliner safety after whistleblower alleged structural flaws
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-15 18:06:49
Summary
A whistleblower has accused Boeing of putting excessive stress on airplane joints during assembly, potentially reducing the lifespan of some planes. Boeing has denied the allegations and defended the quality and safety testing of its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft. The whistleblower is scheduled to appear at a Senate hearing along with another former Boeing employee and safety expert to discuss aircraft safety. Boeing is facing scrutiny after a door plug blew out of a 737 Max plane in January. The company has defended its safety testing procedures and denied the whistleblower's claims.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/15/boeing-defends-787-dreamliner-safety-after-whistleblower-claims.html