According to a report, a whistleblower from Boeing claims that safety flaws in the Dreamliner 787 could potentially cause it to 'break apart'.

 Boeing faces new whistleblower assertions that its 787 Dreamliner aircraft could potentially suffer structural failures leading to breakage, compounding the challenges already confronting the aviation giant.

The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating claims made by Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, as reported by The New York Times on Tuesday.

In response, Boeing vehemently refuted these claims, asserting full confidence in the 787.

However, these fresh allegations come at a challenging time for the company, emerging just two weeks after CEO Dave Calhoun and other senior executives announced their intention to step down following a series of damaging reports concerning the safety of its aircraft.

Calhoun previously highlighted a door plug blowout incident on a Boeing 737 Max operated by Alaska Airlines in January as a pivotal moment for the company. Now, as the interim CEO until the year's end, he faces renewed scrutiny over Boeing's safety protocols.

Salehpour, a Boeing veteran of over a decade, alleges that changes in the manufacturing process introduced shortcuts resulting in improperly fastened parts of the 787's fuselage. These shortcomings, he warns, could lead to structural failures after prolonged use.

Salehpour explained to The New York Times that the fuselage of the plane consists of several large components from different manufacturers, which are assembled on the production line.

This isn't the first time concerns have been raised about Boeing's practices. In 2019, whistleblowers at the Charleston, South Carolina plant where the 787 is produced claimed workers were pressured to speed up production, and their safety concerns were disregarded.

Tragically, one of those whistleblowers, John Barnett, was found deceased in March. He had raised safety issues at the Charleston plant and was in the midst of legal action against Boeing. His lawsuit may continue posthumously.

Salehpour had previously communicated his concerns to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced that Salehpour would testify at a hearing on "Boeing's broken safety culture."

Boeing disputes Salehpour's claims, citing comprehensive testing that supposedly validates the 787's safety. They assert that the composite materials used in the aircraft's construction do not fatigue or corrode like traditional metals, reducing maintenance needs over its lifespan.

Salehpour's lawyer, Debra S. Katz, alleges that Boeing ignored his safety concerns and sidelined him. She claims Salehpour encountered similar issues with the construction of the 777 aircraft.

Boeing emphasizes a commitment to addressing concerns and prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers.

The FAA encourages open reporting in aviation safety, promising thorough investigations into all reports.

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