Boeing's safety saga just hit turbulence—again. The FAA confirmed it's investigating explosive claims from Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, who alleges the company ignored critical manufacturing flaws in its 787 Dreamliner and 777 jets. His lawyers say he faced retaliation after flagging issues that could 'compromise structural integrity.'
Salehpour claims Boeing used risky shortcuts to speed up 787 assembly, including applying 'excessive stress' on joints and leaving debris in key areas. His most vivid allegation? Workers 'jumping on plane parts' to force alignment during 777 production.
This comes after January's mid-air panel blowout on a 737 MAX, which triggered a safety overhaul, production caps, and a 50% drop in March deliveries. Boeing insists the 787 is safe, calling the whistleblower's claims 'inaccurate.' But the FAA isn't backing down: 'Voluntary reporting without fear is critical,' they said.
What's next? Salehpour will testify at a Senate hearing on April 17 titled 'Boeing's Broken Safety Culture.' Shares fell 2% Tuesday as travelers and investors wonder: Can this aviation giant regain altitude?
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The FAA confirmed it's investigating explosive claims from Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, who alleges the company ignored critical manufacturing flaws in its 787 Dreamliner and 777 jets. His lawyers say he faced retaliation after flagging issues that could 'compromise structural integrity.' 
What's next? Salehpour will testify at a Senate hearing on April 17 titled 'Boeing's Broken Safety Culture.' Shares fell 2% Tuesday as travelers and investors wonder: Can this aviation giant regain altitude? 
