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Do Boeing 777 And Dreamliner 787 Aircraft Also Have Quality Issues? The FAA Is Investigating New Claims...Boeing has hit back, noting it has rigorous processes in place.
Simple Flying ^ | April 10, 2024 | AARON BAILEY

Posted on 04/10/2024 10:59:33 AM PDT by Red Badger

SUMMARY

Salehpour's concerns about shortcuts in Boeing production processes have led to external investigations by the FAA.

Pressure from employees to cover up fuselage gaps highlights potential safety risks in the Boeing 787 and 777 variants.

Boeing faces increased scrutiny and denial of claims, emphasizing the importance of transparency in the aviation industry.

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A Boeing quality engineer has become the latest whistleblower for the United States aircraft manufacturer, alleging that shortcuts have been taken in the processes involved with the Boeing 787 and 777 variants. The Federal Aviation Administration has already stepped in to investigate these claims. Longtime employee Sam Salehpour has noted that shortcuts have been taken so the manufacturer can reach its strict targets, bypassing its standard processing to produce the aircraft faster.

The accelerated production has led to concerns that the fuselage could not be adequately fitted or jointed. Because of this, other employees may have put immense pressure on joints to cover up the gaps.

Salepour, who has faced criticism, retaliation, and threats of violence since raising these concerns internally, decided to take his concerns to the Federal Aviation Administration once the Alaska Airlines saga occurred.

Preventing crashes from happening As published in the Washington Post, Salehpour has remained transparent and reiterated:

"I love my work at Boeing and the opportunities I have gotten. I want Boeing to succeed and prevent crashes from happening.”

Salehpour first began at the manufacturer in 2007. As a quality engineer, his career revolved around monitoring the production process and investigating or analyzing defects. This also required developing strategies to prevent future issues. However, after raising management concerns, he claimed he was involuntarily assigned to other work and excluded from key meetings. Once pushed into the 777 camp, issues with misaligned parts or unnecessary force were witnessed to ensure parts fit together.

In the face of Salehpour's claims, the agency has noted that voluntary reporting is critical for aviation safety. They continue to encourage anyone in the aviation industry to share any information of concern widely, and they will thoroughly investigate any official reports.

Boeing has hit back, denying the claims, re-enforcing that all aircraft undergo rigorous testing, and reminding the FAA and the public that it halted production in 2020 regarding similar concerns.

Another strike for the manufacturer These claims come as another blow for Boeing, which is already under immense scrutiny after challenges with 737 MAX certification and the January incident that saw an Alaska Airlines door plug blowout. In unrelated incidents, the manufacturer has already been given deadlines imposed by the FAA to address safety and quality concerns. Boeing noted that its continuous improvement approach to refining the 787 program results in high-quality aircraft—a comprehensive strategy for evaluating improvements in the aircraft production process.

One of Salehpours attorneys, Lisa Banks, has suggested that while Boeing has improved some processes, further improvements could be made.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Military/Veterans; Travel
KEYWORDS: aviation
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1 posted on 04/10/2024 10:59:33 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: 04-Bravo; 1FASTGLOCK45; 1stFreedom; 2ndDivisionVet; 2sheds; 60Gunner; 6AL-4V; A.A. Cunningham; ...

Aviation Ping!.....................


2 posted on 04/10/2024 11:00:04 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Boeing is a national problem.


3 posted on 04/10/2024 11:03:49 AM PDT by Bayard
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To: Red Badger
The sky is falling!

How long until we see AirBus trying to destroy an American business, which they've tried before.

The Boeing pile-on is getting very suspicious.

4 posted on 04/10/2024 11:07:25 AM PDT by Reno89519 (If Biden is mentally unfit to stand trial, he is mentally unfit to be president. He needs to resign.)
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To: Bayard
So, you prefer flying in a government-owned AirBus?

Not saying Boeing has some issues, but I think most planes and programs are good.

5 posted on 04/10/2024 11:08:30 AM PDT by Reno89519 (If Biden is mentally unfit to stand trial, he is mentally unfit to be president. He needs to resign.)
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To: Reno89519

I’m beginning to wonder how much shoddy maintenance on the part of the airlines is being pinned on Boeing.


6 posted on 04/10/2024 11:09:39 AM PDT by Christopher
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To: Red Badger

Dem planes ain’t broke. Dey just bil’t by woke.


7 posted on 04/10/2024 11:10:31 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)
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To: Red Badger

Taking a guess here, but I am pretty confident that blacks, as a demographic, are net positive over monies given to them by the government and federal taxes paid.

Or, at the least, pay the lowest tax rate as a group.


8 posted on 04/10/2024 11:10:38 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: Red Badger
Global elites tramping on the publics right to travel. All their climate goals show 90% reduction in commercial air carrier aviation. Of course private jets remain okeedokee.

Industrial psy-ops on the airline industry.

9 posted on 04/10/2024 11:12:13 AM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) Be careful what you say. Your refrigerator may be listening & reporting you.)
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To: Red Badger

How’s that H1b workin’ out ?

-fJRoberts-


10 posted on 04/10/2024 11:12:46 AM PDT by A strike (There is no tyranny that cannot be justified by 'climate change')
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To: Red Badger

What number is Boeing going to use after 797 ?

They might not last long enough to find out.


11 posted on 04/10/2024 11:22:23 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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To: Red Badger
In the early 90's, I went on a tour of the Boeing plant at Ridley Park PA.
with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
During the tour, we were shown a 12 axis CNC Ultra Sound machine
that was used to inspect the composite panels of aircraft.
The guide told us that it was used it verify that every square centimeter
of every V22 Osprey Fuselage panel was perfect as per Government contract.
However the panels of the 777 were only subjected to random testing
once they have determined that they had perfected the composite layup.
12 posted on 04/10/2024 11:26:05 AM PDT by Falcon4.0
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To: Red Badger

That’s what Boeing gets for hiring guys like Samir “Sam” Salehpour.

Just another Iranian running a game on the caspers. Check his bank account in the Caymans when he shuts up.


13 posted on 04/10/2024 11:26:15 AM PDT by Regulator (It's fraud, Jim)
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666............................


14 posted on 04/10/2024 11:34:49 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

I do not trust the carbon fiber fuselages either....remember, the hull of the Titanic mini-sub was carbon fiber


15 posted on 04/10/2024 11:35:23 AM PDT by oil_dude
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Yes, and stresses on landings and takeoffs are cumulative....................


16 posted on 04/10/2024 11:36:10 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Boeing is what happens when the bean counters shush the engineers.


17 posted on 04/10/2024 11:39:14 AM PDT by lurk (u)
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To: oil_dude

Apples and oranges. Compressive vs Tensile loads. Thousands of psi vs 7 psi.


18 posted on 04/10/2024 11:40:01 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward SnowdenA)
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To: Red Badger

Boeing has a history of going after people who complain while not fixing the problems.


19 posted on 04/10/2024 11:46:21 AM PDT by CodeToad (Rule #1: The elites want you dead.)
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To: CodeToad

Just like the federal government.....................


20 posted on 04/10/2024 12:01:37 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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