Safety Concerns Raised by Boeing Engineer: 787 Dreamliner Could “Drop to the Ground” Unless Flaws Addressed
A Seattle Boeing engineer-turned-whistleblower raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the 787 Dreamliner, claiming that assembly flaws could potentially lead to catastrophic midflight failures. Boeing has staunchly defended the safety of the aircraft, asserting full confidence in the 787 Dreamliner despite the whistleblower’s alarming allegations. In an exclusive interview with “NBC Nightly News,” Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour highlighted tiny nonconforming gaps in fuselages of multiple planes, emphasizing the potential safety hazards posed …