Boeing hit with whistleblower allegations, adding to safety concerns
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-09 20:01:12
Summary
The FAA is investigating claims by a Boeing whistleblower that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of its 787 and 777 jets. The whistleblower, an engineer named Sam Salehpour, alleged that Boeing employed shortcuts that compromised the structural integrity of the jets. Boeing shares closed down nearly 2% after the investigation was confirmed. The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating whether Boeing violated a 2021 settlement related to the 737 MAX crashes.
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