Coverage dated April 9, 2024

Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says

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

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  1. Gizmodo

    New Boeing Whistleblower Claims Certain Planes Could 'Break Apart' Midair (opens Gizmodo)

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    The troubled airplane manufacturer has a new whistleblower and he comes bearing seriously frightening claims.

  2. NBC New York

    Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says (opens NBC New York)

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

  3. NBC News

    Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' due to safety flaws, report says (opens NBC News)

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    Boeing is facing newly revealed whistleblower claims that its 787 Dreamliner planes have structural failings that could eventually cause them to break apart, adding to the unprecedented crisis facing the aviation giant.

  4. People

    Boeing Whistleblower Reportedly Claims 787 Planes Could Break Apart Mid-Air Due to Construction Flaws (opens People)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the manufacturer after Sam Salehpour, a Boeing engineer of more than 10 years, spoke out

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