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Boeing Whistleblower Exposes Safety Concerns Amid Alleged Threats and Retaliation

Sam Salehpour, a Boeing engineer, testified about facing threats and being silenced after raising safety issues with the 787 and 777 aircraft.

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Boeing Quality Engineer Sam Salehpour prepares to testify during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations hearing to examine Boeing's broken safety culture in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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Overview

  • Salehpour claims he faced physical threats and was told to 'shut up' after voicing concerns about Boeing's safety practices.
  • Boeing denies any safety lapses, asserting that their aircraft meet rigorous standards and have transported millions safely.
  • Multiple Senate hearings scrutinized Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality, raising questions about oversight and documentation.
  • Whistleblower testimony suggests a culture of retaliation within Boeing, with employees discouraged from reporting safety violations.
  • Senators express alarm over the allegations, emphasizing the need for Boeing to address these serious safety concerns.