Tag: Boeing 737 Max Groundings and Safety Concerns (2019)

FAA Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating claims made by a Boeing engineer who says that sections of the fuselage of the 787 Dreamliner are improperly fastened together and could break apart mid-flight after thousands of trips. The engineer, Sam Salehpour, who worked on the plane, detailed his allegations in interviews with The New York Times […]

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You Don’t Have to Freak Out About Boeing Planes

“Ah, it’s a Boeing Max,” I exclaimed to my travel companions after we boarded our plane a few weeks ago. I looked to see if we were seated next to a hidden door plug panel like the one that blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in January. We weren’t, but joining a trend on […]

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