The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating potential lapses in quality inspections by Boeing employees on its 787 jets, as confirmed on Monday. These investigations focus on the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston.
An internal memo from the 787 program indicates that there may have been policy violations involving several employees who failed to conduct required tests but documented them as completed.
Additionally, the memo highlights the actions of a conscientious employee who observed and reported discrepancies in the factory’s operations for speaking out about the observed issues.
Boeing faces new FAA investigation over potentially falsified records to hide shortcuts in wing attachment maintenance on 787 Dreamliners, disrupting operations in North Charleston, SC.
Further erosion of Boeing’s reputation as 10 more whistleblowers… https://t.co/mqBc2JmSOT
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In line with this story, the FAA released a statement about the investigation:
“The FAA is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections and whether company employees may have falsified aircraft records. At the same time, Boeing is reinspecting all 787 airplanes still within the production system and must also create a plan to address the in-service fleet.
As the investigation continues, the FAA will take any necessary action – as always – to ensure the safety of the flying public.”
