Gregory Wallace,
Gregory Wallace is a CNN Politics Video Producer. He covers aviation and transportation issues, focusing on the intersection of technology, policy and business. Prior to joining CNN in 2019, he was a reporter at The Seattle Times where he covered aviation for four years. Wallace has appeared as an expert on MSNBC, NPR’s “It’s All Politics,
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/gregory-wallace
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author implies that Salehpour is motivated solely by fear of retaliation from Boeing and not genuine concern for public safety. This is an example of religious bias.
- The author refers to Sam Salehpour as a “whistleblower” rather than acknowledging his role as an engineer who raised concerns about safety issues with Boeing planes. This is an example of ideological bias.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- Spirit has not immediately commented on Homendy’s comments.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz criticized Boeing’s conduct as “utterly unacceptable”.
- The head of the investigation blasted Boeing for not providing this information quickly.
- There were no serious injuries in the incident, but four bolts securing a panel on the jet fuselage were missing.
- Two months into the probe, the NTSB still has not received key documents or names of employees involved in maintenance at Boeing’s Renton factory where the door plug was believed to have been removed and reinstalled.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- The author uses sensationalism by stating that investigators do not know who removed critical bolts from the door plug despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
- There is a lack of transparency as Boeing has failed to provide names of employees involved in removing and reinstalling the door plug.
- The title implies that Boeing has been ripped by the NTSB for failing to produce key door plug documents when in fact it was only requested and not provided.
Recent Articles
Boeing's Door Plug Blowouts: Missing Bolts and New Safety Measures
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Boeing faces scrutiny over door plug blowouts on 737 MAX planes, leading to new safety procedures and production changes. Missing bolts caused incidents at Alaska Airlines in January 2024 and October 2023. Boeing empowers employees to stop production, holds weekly meetings, simplifies processes, enhances training and evaluates suppliers. 
Southwest Airlines Plunge: Pilot Error Nearly Causes Jet to Crash into Pacific Ocean
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Kauai experienced a sudden and dangerous descent during landing on April 11, 2024. The incident was caused by an inadvertent control column push by a less-experienced first officer due to poor visibility. Despite the alarming drop in altitude, there were no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a possible malfunction in the backup power-control unit on another Southwest Boeing 737 Max 8 jet. 
Cargo Ship Dali's Unexpected Collision with Francis Scott Key Bridge: Two Power Blackouts Before the Impact
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024On March 26, 2024, the cargo ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after experiencing multiple power blackouts. The first two occurred while docked at Seagirt Marine Terminal due to crew error and insufficient fuel pressure. Despite these issues, the Dali left port and suffered two more blackouts before crashing into the bridge. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the blackouts, which may have contributed to the collision that severely damaged the bridge, causing a four-year repair process and significant traffic disruptions. The Singapore-based Dali had been in port for over eight months prior to this incident. 
Boeing Faces Scrutiny Over Allegations of Improperly Fastened 787 Dreamliner Sections
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024Boeing is facing scrutiny from the FAA over allegations made by a whistleblower that sections of fuselages on its 787 Dreamliner planes are improperly fastened together and could weaken over time. The engineer who raised these concerns, Sam Salehpour, has been working at Boeing for more than a decade as a quality engineer. He alleges that in order to meet production targets, the company took shortcuts such as failing to follow its own procedures for ensuring pieces of the plane's fuselages were properly fitted and joined. The FAA is currently investigating these claims. 
Boeing Faces Lawsuit Over 2018 Ethiopia Crash That Killed All On Board MAX Planes
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024Boeing is facing a lawsuit over the 2018 crash in Ethiopia that resulted in the death of all 346 passengers. The company has been accused of downplaying MAX planes' dangers and concealing information about crashes involving these aircraft. 
Two Killed, Three Injured in Plane Crash on Interstate 75 Near Naples, Florida
Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024A Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, Florida killing two people and injuring three others. The pilot requested an emergency landing after losing both engines but hit two vehicles as it crashed onto the highway. 
Alaska Airlines Resumes Limited Flights with Boeing 737 Max 9 Jets After Grounding Due to Door Plug Blowout
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Alaska Airlines resumed limited flights with Boeing 737 Max 9 jets on January 26, 2024. The first flight was from Seattle to San Diego and marked the first revenue flight for this model since it was grounded by the FAA three weeks ago following a door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282. Sarah Edgbert, who took one of these flights, felt anxious at first but realized that the plane was probably safe to fly after seeing news crews covering it. The FAA and Boeing refined inspection procedures with data provided by the airlines to ensure that the planes are safe to fly.