Boeing Whistle-Blower Details His Concerns to Congressional Panel

A Boeing engineer testified before a Senate panel, expressing concerns about safety shortcuts and potential crashes. He claimed that production shortcuts were introduced to address bottlenecks, leading to planes breaking apart during flights. The engineer alleged that Boeing knowingly released defective planes and that he faced retaliation for raising concerns. The problems were attributed to changes in the manufacturing process of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. However, Boeing stated that the durability of the airframe was not affected and expressed confidence in the plane’s safety. The subcommittee chairman emphasized the need for accountability without wanting Boeing to fail.