A whistleblower says he was not surprised when a panel on a Boeing airplane blew off in the Oregon sky.

Summary

Whistleblowers at Boeing allege widespread safety lapses, including missing or defective parts and improper assembly practices, driven by pressure to maintain production schedules.

A January incident where a door panel blew off a new 737-9 Max mid-flight has sparked investigations, with insiders like Sam Mohawk revealing that thousands of faulty parts may have been installed on planes.

Other whistleblowers describe similar concerns over quality control failures, managerial indifference, and retaliation for speaking out.

Boeing denies safety risks but faces ongoing FAA investigations amid heightened scrutiny over its practices.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    122·
    8 months ago

    I said I would never fly again unless I absolutely have to. Now I will absolutely have to and I hope to god it’s on an Airbus.

    • blattrules@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      8 months ago

      You should be able to check what airplane your flight uses. The last few times I’ve flown, I’ve been able to sort by airbus. It might be site dependent though.

    • P1nkman@lemmy.world
      3·
      8 months ago

      Haven’t been on an airplane for 5.5 years. From Norway, lived in Australia for 3 years (return trip to Norway twice a year), and now live in Denmark. Closer to the continent, so we drive on holidays instead. And I’m keeping it that way!

    • Coreidan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      63·
      8 months ago

      Even with everything considered you’re statistically more likely to die on your way to the airport than on the actual flight.

      You’re being irrational.

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
        2·
        8 months ago

        Cool. I don’t fly because it’s loud, obnoxious and uncomfortable.

        Amazing how many people here seem to think wanting comfort and a lack of stress and anxiety being cooped up in a tiny, loud tube with a bunch of obnoxious strangers is such an irrational thing.