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Boeing whistleblowers testify in US Senate hearings, slamming the company's safety culture. Allegations include defective planes, physical threats, and a culture of fear preventing workers from raising concerns. Calls to ground jets and halt production of 787 Dreamliners due to safety risks.

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Boeing's safety practices have come under intense scrutiny during US Senate hearings following testimony from a whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, who accused Boeing of manufacturing defective planes, particularly the 787 Dreamliner. Salehpour highlighted various safety concerns, including gaps found on the 787 Dreamliner that he believes could compromise the safety of the aircraft mid-flight. He urged Boeing to immediately ground these jets.

Salehpour detailed instances of physical threats from his superiors after raising safety concerns, suggesting a toxic work environment at Boeing. Despite the risks associated with speaking up about safety issues, Salehpour felt compelled to bring attention to these crucial matters to prevent any potential disasters.

These revelations have prompted a deep dive into Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing processes, raising questions about whether these issues could have contributed to past aviation incidents, such as the 737 Max crashes and an Alaska Air accident. Salehpour’s testimony raises concerns about the 787 Dreamliner fleet and calls for immediate action to address safety issues before a catastrophic event occurs.

While Boeing navigates these challenges, the whistleblower's account and subsequent investigations have cast a shadow on the aircraft manufacturer's practices, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high safety standards in the aviation industry. Testifying in front of Senate committees, Salehpour’s courage in speaking out against safety lapses at Boeing marks a critical moment in highlighting the need for accountability and rigorous safety protocols within the aviation sector.

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Thread Age 253 days

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channelnewsasiacom - 252 days ago - NEW YORK: Witnesses at a US Senate hearing on Boeing drew a disturbing picture on Wednesday (Apr 17) of an aviation giant that blows off safety questions and sidelines critics as it chases faster production and bigger profits. "The attitude from Boeing from the highest level is just to push the defective p

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SkyNews - 253 days ago - In evidence to two hearings a series of allegations relating to the safety culture at the company are made, with a quality engineer telling Senators that fuselage panels were jumped on to make them fit.

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straitstimescom - 253 days ago - Lawmakers have expressed alarm at testimony about alleged widespread manufacturing and quality control problems throughout Boeing’s fleet.

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Fortune - 253 days ago - Boeing was basically “putting out defective airplanes,” quality engineer Sam Salehpour told a Senate subcommittee.

Going 'backwards'? Whistleblowers slam Boeing safety culture

Tech Xplore - 253 days ago - Witnesses at a US Senate hearing on Boeing drew a disturbing picture Wednesday of an aviation giant that blows off safety questions and sidelines critics as it chases faster production and bigger profits.

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thenationalnewscom - 253 days ago - 'I was told, frankly, to shut up,' whistleblower Sam Salehpour tells politicians

'No safety culture': Hundreds could die if Boeing fails to address jet safety, alleges whistleblower

Evening Standard - 253 days ago - Engineer Sam Salehpour fears ‘physical violence’ for going public

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Just The News - 253 days ago - Salehpour said that after he raised concerns about the planes he experienced retaliation from the company, saying they took him out of meetings and said threats are part of the company’s retaliation.

Boeing Whistleblower Claims Receiving 'Physical Threats" After Raising Manufacturing Concerns

forbesmiddleeastcom - 253 days ago - Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour testified before a Senate subcommittee on Wednesday, where he told senators he received “physical threats” after raising concerns about the manufacturing process for the 787 Dreamliner and the 777.

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