"Whistleblower Calls for Grounding Boeing's 787 Dreamliners Over Safety Concerns"
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Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, set to testify before Congress, believes all 787 jets should be grounded for safety checks due to concerns about production and quality control processes, alleging potential catastrophic safety risks. Salehpour's claims have been refuted by Boeing, which asserts confidence in the 787 Dreamliner's safety and states that FAA oversight has validated the aircraft's safety. The Senate Commerce Committee will hear testimony from Salehpour and aviation experts, some of whom were involved in a report criticizing Boeing's safety culture.
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