On April 10th, reports surfaced alleging manufacturing defects in Boeing's 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to statements made by engineer Sam Salehpour.
Salehpour highlighted operational issues leading to improper connections throughout the aircraft, potentially shortening its lifespan and increasing the risk of in-flight ruptures.
Documents submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by Salehpour's legal representatives indicate significant negligence in Boeing's maintenance of the 787 aircraft, allegedly disregarding safety risks in favor of expediting assembly.
Furthermore, Salehpour claims to have faced retaliation from Boeing, allegedly being involuntarily reassigned from projects after raising concerns about quality issues during his tenure with the 777 program. Threats of termination reportedly followed Salehpour's persistence in addressing these concerns.
Currently, the FAA has initiated an investigation into Salehpour's allegations, with a Senate investigative committee scheduled to hold hearings on April 17th.
While Boeing admits to modifications in the manufacturing process of the 787 Dreamliner, it denies any impact on the aircraft's safety or lifespan.
Regarding the accusations concerning Boeing 777 aircraft, Boeing has yet to respond.
