FAA Reportedly Investigating Whistleblower Claims Alleging Flaws in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner
By Mike Murphy Boeing denies allegations, says analysis found no safety concerns A whistleblower has reportedly complained to federal regulators that Boeing Co. overlooked safety concerns in the production of its 787 Dreamliner jets. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating claims made by Sam Salehpour, a veteran Boeing engineer, who said the plane maker used shortcuts during the 787 assembly process that could critically strain fasteners in the planes’ fuselage. He claimed the strained joints could reduce the planes’ lifespan and potentially cause catastrophic damage. Boeing denied the allegations, and said it is “fully confident” in the 787 Dreamliner. “These claims about the structural integrity of the 787 are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft,” Boeing said in a statement. Boeing said the issues…