Boeing disputes these claims and says it is fully confident in the 787
Boeing under FAA investigation for potential failure to properly carry out quality inspections on 787 Dreamliner planes
Employee came forward with information that several employees had not performed a required test and recorded the work as completed
FAA asked Boeing to reinspect all 787 Dreamliners that have not been delivered to airline customers yet
FAA investigating whether Boeing completed required inspections and if employees may have falsified aircraft records
Boeing is under investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for potential failure to properly carry out quality inspections on its 787 Dreamliner planes. The FAA is investigating whether Boeing completed required inspections and if employees may have falsified aircraft records.
According to reports, an employee at Boeing came forward with information that several employees had been violating company policy by not performing a required test and recording the work as completed. This issue was reported to executive leadership, who then informed the FAA about what they learned.
The FAA is currently investigating this matter and has asked Boeing to reinspect all 787 Dreamliners that have not been delivered to airline customers yet. The company will also need to develop an action plan for the planes that are already in service.
Boeing strongly disputes these claims and says it is fully confident in the 787. However, this investigation comes after a series of negative stories about Boeing, including a door panel blowing out on a Boeing 737 Max plane flown by Alaska Airlines in January and three senior executives stepping down.
It is important to note that the FAA has previously criticized Boeing for a disconnect between senior management and workers on safety standards and best practices. This investigation adds to the scrutiny that Boeing is facing.
Boeing is under investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for potential failure to properly carry out quality inspections on its 787 Dreamliner planes.
The FAA is investigating whether Boeing completed required inspections and if employees may have falsified aircraft records.
An employee reported misconduct involving failure to perform a required test but recording it as completed.
FAA is looking into whether Boeing completed the inspections and whether company employees may have falsified aircraft records.
Boeing learned that several employees had been violating company policy by not performing a required test and recording the work as completed.
Accuracy
Boeing reported the issue to the FAA in April and is taking corrective action, including reinspecting Dreamliners that have not been delivered to customers and developing an action plan for those already in service.
Workers at Boeing’s plant are suspected of falsifying inspection records on some planes
Accuracy
Boeing is under investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration for potential failure to properly carry out quality inspections on its 787 Dreamliner planes.
Boeing is reinspecting all Dreamliners still in production and creating a plan to address the in-service fleet.
Boeing is under investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration for potentially incomplete inspections on the 787 Dreamliner model.
Several people at Boeing’s factory in North Charleston, South Carolina, are suspected of falsifying records to cover up shortcuts during wing attachment to aircraft bodies.
The FAA has previously criticized Boeing for a disconnect between senior management and workers on safety standards and best practices.
Accuracy
Boeing must create a plan to address 787 planes already in service as part of the investigation.
There is no immediate flight safety risk according to Boeing’s assessment.
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author focuses on the negative aspects of Boeing's situation without providing any context or balance. They also use emotive language to create a sense of crisis and urgency, such as 'crisis mode', 'little sign it's catching a break anytime soon', and 'next investigation looms'. Additionally, they quote whistleblowers who make serious allegations against Boeing without providing any evidence or counterargument from the company.
The latest twist risks worsening a crisis of confidence that has thrown the company into turmoil since a fuselage panel blew off a nearly new 737 Max plane mid-flight on Jan. 5.
Speaking at the Washington hearing last month, one whistleblower said the company doesn’t create a climate that encourages workers to speak up when something goes wrong. Instead, those who pointed out shortcomings were sidelined or reprimanded.
Fallacies
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Bias
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The authors use language that depicts Boeing as being in crisis mode and having lost its way. They also quote a whistleblower who claims that Boeing prioritizes production rates over safety and quality, which is a serious allegation. However, the authors do not explicitly express their own opinions or biases towards Boeing or the situation.
]The company has been in crisis mode ever since the near-catastrophic accident on a 737 Max 9 in early January[.
]the latest twist risks worsening a crisis of confidence that has thrown the company into turmoil[.
]whistleblowers told US lawmakers last month that the planemaker prioritizes production rates over safety and quality[.
Boeing notified the FAA last month about the possible inspection issue.
FAA is looking into whether Boeing employees falsified aircraft records.
Boeing is reinspecting all Dreamliners still in production and creating a plan for those already in service.
Accuracy
Boeing is taking corrective action, including reinspecting Dreamliners that have not been delivered to customers and developing an action plan for those already in service.
Boeing voluntarily informed the FAA in April about the possibility of incomplete inspections related to adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliners.
, Boeing learned that several employees had been violating company policy by not performing a required test and recording the work as completed.
Boeing strongly disputes the claims and says it is fully confident in the 787.
Accuracy
Boeing is taking corrective action, including reinspecting Dreamliners that have not been delivered to customers and developing an action plan for those already in service.
