Boeing faces new US investigation into 'missed' 787 inspections

Boeing is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for potentially failing to conduct necessary quality inspections on its 787 Dreamliner planes. The issue involves inadequate inspections on the bonding and grounding at the wings' junction with the fuselage. Boeing has acknowledged the oversight, attributing it to employee misconduct and is taking corrective actions, including reinspection of undelivered Dreamliners and planning for in-service aircraft.

Additionally, whistleblower allegations have surfaced, with Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour accusing the company of cutting corners in the production of the 787 and 777 models to ease production bottlenecks. Salehpour claims he faced retaliation after voicing concerns about safety issues, including structural gaps in the 787's fuselage. The FAA is also investigating these claims, further scrutinizing Boeing's manufacturing practices and safety protocols.