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Jun 15, 2025
"Dangerous manufacturing" practices: Boeing whistleblower on Air India crash
A tragic Air India crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad has once again raised big questions about how Boeing builds its planes. The accident, which killed 273 people, echoes safety concerns that former Boeing manager Ed Pierson had flagged before—especially after reports of system failures just before the crash.
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Another former employee accuses Boeing of cutting corners on safety
Pierson isn't alone—former engineer Sam Salehpour has also accused Boeing of cutting corners on safety, especially with the Dreamliner. While Boeing denies these claims, Indian authorities are digging into what really happened by analyzing the plane's black box. Depending on what they find, this could mean tougher rules for how Boeing makes its planes going forward.