Boeing Under Investigation by Whistle-Blower about 787 Dreamliner Fuselage Issues

Overview

The United States is investigating allegations made by a former Boeing engineer regarding the assembly of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage, raising concerns about the risk of mid-flight breakage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated inquiries into these allegations.

Details of the Investigation

The New York Times reported that documents submitted by the engineer, Sam Salehpour, to the FAA support his claims. Salehpour attributes the risk of 787 Dreamliner rupture to changes Boeing made in the fuselage assembly process.

Boeing's Response

Boeing, currently facing significant quality issues with its 737 MAX aircraft, denied that production changes negatively impacted the safety of the 787 Dreamliner.

Impact on Boeing and Market Response

Last month, another former Boeing employee, John Barnett, who had raised concerns about production practices related to the 787 Dreamliner, tragically took his own life. In response to the FAA investigation and delivery figures, Boeing's stocks dropped by 2.1% to $177.7.

Boeing's Delivery Figures

In the first quarter of this year, Boeing delivered 83 commercial aircraft (67 737s, 3 767s, and 13 787s) along with 14 military aircraft, marking a significant decline from the same period in 2023 when the company delivered 130 commercial aircraft.

Future Outlook

These investigations add to the ongoing scrutiny of Boeing's manufacturing processes, especially concerning the 737 MAX series. Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, announced his departure by year-end, following a series of incidents involving various aircraft models.

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