Whistleblower Flags Boeing Safety Risks; Legislators Investigate 777/787 Manufacturing and Quality Control

Whistleblower alleged Boeing manufacturing processes created safety risks for 777 and 787 aircraft

Legislators requested records from Boeing and FAA related to 777/787 production and quality control

Issues reported included 787 parts evaluation problems and 777 fuselage misalignments

Boeing invited to testify at hearing; spokesperson denied 787 has structural integrity problems

787 grounded previously for separate issues; legislators concerned over whistleblower treatment and potential catastrophic risks