Boeing Engineer Files FAA Complaint Alleging 787 Safety and Quality Control Issues

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour filed an FAA complaint alleging production quality issues with the 787, including excessive force used in assembly leading to potential failure.

Salehpour claims shortcuts to reduce bottlenecks placed excessive stress on plane joints and embedded debris, reducing lifespan.

Deliveries of the 787 were previously slowed in 2021-2022 to address separate safety concerns raised by the FAA.

Boeing defends 787 safety and says issues raised have been fully validated to not present safety risks.

Salehpour was moved off the 787 program after voicing concerns, and later spoke out about alleged 777 quality control issues too.