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'I could see the chaos filtering down': Former Boeing staffer blows whistle on planemaker's practices


Published on 2025-01-06 11:40:48 - MSN
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  • Former Boeing staffer blows whistle on planemaker's practices - 'I wondered what was going on and why we were accepting substandard, incomplete work,' says Douglas Dorsey, a former manufacturing engin

The article discusses allegations made by a former Boeing staffer, Sam Salehpour, who has come forward as a whistleblower regarding the company's manufacturing practices. Salehpour, who worked as a quality engineer at Boeing, claims that the company has been taking shortcuts in the production of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, potentially compromising safety. He alleges that there were instances where parts were misaligned and improperly fastened, which could lead to premature fatigue failure over time. Salehplyr also mentioned experiencing retaliation for raising these concerns, including being transferred to another division. His revelations come at a time when Boeing is already under scrutiny for various safety and quality issues, prompting further investigation into the company's practices by regulatory bodies and the public.

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