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Boeing is in hot water again, this time with their popular 787 Dreamliner. The 787 has been a huge hit ever since it was introduced by Boeing in late 2009, outperforming its Airbus competitors due to its maximum efficiency and large range. They have sold thousands of them over the years, with a few revamps in between. However, another of their popular planes could be going down, as the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the safety of the aircraft after a former engineer at Boeing raised concerns over the hull's structural integrity. In 2021, the Dreamliner was grounded after the FAA found flaws like gaps that were too large in between the panels of the fuselage, but the FAA approved it to fly again after Boeing gave them a detailed plan to increase quality control and fix the production flaws. However, engineer Sam Salehpour has come forward with claims that Boeing never actually fixed anything. He says that they tried to cover up the problem by shoving the panels closer together, which gave the impression that they were truly closer together. He also reported seeing engineers even jumping on pieces of the hull to align the exterior, forcefully trying to cover up the clear issue with the panel placement. Salehpour claimed that these shortcuts could lead to a shortened lifespan of the aircraft, and that it could even fall apart mid-flight if taken far enough into its lifetime. However, Boeing has strongly denied all of these claims and maintains that the 787 Dreamliner is safe to travel on. The FAA is investigating into whether Salehpour's claims are true, and he is expected to testify in Washington D.C. next week.
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Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): To win without risk is to triumph without glory. (Corneille)
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