Boeing Whistleblower Claims He Was Pressured to Ignore Defects
A Boeing whistleblower recently claimed that he was reprimanded for slowing production after discovering defects in aircraft parts. A former quality inspector identified as Santiago Paredes, who previously worked for Spirit Aerosystems in Kansas, told the BBC that planes regularly left the factory with serious problems. report Wednesday. Paredes previously claimed that nearly 200 defects […]
Boeing whistleblower says he was pressured to hide defects
A former quality inspector at Boeing’s largest parts supplier said Wednesday that he was under pressure to cover up defects found in aircraft parts, raising scrutiny over the quality control of the company’s 737 planes. Santiago Paredes worked for more than 10 years as an inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing’s largest parts manufacturer.he told CBS […]
Boeing cargo plane makes emergency ‘belly’ landing after landing gear fails
ISTANBUL – A FedEx Airlines Boeing 767 cargo plane landed at Istanbul airport with its front landing gear removed, Turkish Transport Ministry officials said, adding that there were no casualties and authorities had launched an investigation. . The ministry said in a statement that the plane, which was flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, contacted […]
DOJ to meet with families of Boeing victims as decision closes on if company violated prosecution deal
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent a letter to the families of victims of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, requesting a meeting with them to determine whether the company violated an agreement granting immunity from criminal prosecution in the crashes. There is. . letter, Obtained and reported by ABC Newswas sent by the Department […]
FAA investigating Boeing 787 Dreamliner inspections
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has flagged possible “misconduct” by some employees who may have falsely reported that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner underwent key tests during production. As a result, an investigation was launched. The FAA said in a statement that the company may not have completed necessary inspections in April to ensure proper […]
Boeing facing new probe by FAA after admitting it may not have completed 787 inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced an investigation into the Boeing Dreamliner after the plane maker announced that some employees committed “misconduct” by claiming some tests had been completed. announced that it had started. The FAA will investigate whether Boeing completed inspections to ensure proper adhesion and grounding of the wing-to-fuselage joints of certain […]
Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after two die
The sky is falling, at least for Boeing. Just two months after another whistleblower allegedly shot himself in the head, a second whistleblower has died under mysterious circumstances. Both lawyers hope their deaths will not scare away the at least 10 other whistleblowers who are calling for the company to clear its case. Activities. Joshua […]
Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies Mysteriously From Sudden Infection, Leaving Doctors Baffled
This photo taken on November 13, 2023 shows a Boeing 777-9 jet on the tarmac during the 2023 Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. This shows the fuselage and one of the engines of a passenger plane. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE/AFP) OAN’s Brooke Mallory11:23am – Thursday, May 2, 2024 […]
Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies Suddenly
A former quality auditor for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, one of the first whistleblowers to allege that Spirit management ignored manufacturing defects in the 737 MAX, died on Tuesday. Joshua Dean lost his life after battling a sudden and rapidly spreading infection. seattle times report. He was 45 years old and was reportedly in good […]
Delta Boeing 767 jet that dropped emergency slide is 33 years old — well past normal age for active airliner: experts
The Boeing plane that went on an emergency slide after taking off from JFK Airport on Friday is 33 years old, far beyond the typical retirement age for commercial jetliners, aviation experts say. The chute from Delta Air Lines Flight 520 came off the panel above the right wing shortly after the Los Angeles-bound plane […]