Boeing, the troubled jet manufacturer, is facing a new inquiry by the US government after concerns were raised about the inspection of its 787 Dreamliner planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it would be investigating whether staff at Boeing falsified records related to the inspection of the planes. This development has caused shares in Boeing to drop by more than 1% as investors react to the news.
The investigation comes after Boeing disclosed to regulators that it may not have completed proper inspections on the 787 Dreamliners regarding electrical safeguards in certain areas of the planes. The FAA has stated that it will be looking into whether Boeing employees falsified aircraft records, raising questions about the safety of the flying public.
This latest probe adds to a series of issues that have plagued Boeing in recent months, including an incident in January where an emergency exit door on a 737 Max 9 plane blew off shortly after take-off, leading to the grounding of multiple planes and increased regulatory scrutiny. The crisis has also led to the departure of the company’s CEO, Dave Calhoun, by the end of the year.
Additionally, whistleblowers have come forward, including Sam Salehpour, to raise concerns about the safety of Boeing’s planes. Salehpour testified in Congress about his worries regarding the 787 Dreamliner, highlighting the need for a shift in corporate culture at Boeing to encourage employees to report issues.
Boeing has stated that it is focused on reforming its internal processes to allow for greater transparency and accountability within the company. However, the ongoing investigations and the impact on production and financial performance raise questions about the future of Boeing and its ability to regain the trust of regulators and the public alike.
