Air India Boeing Dreamliner turns back
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The Boeing 787-8 models faced repeated scrutiny over safety and production practices. From John Barnett to Salehpour, Boeing whistleblowers had already warned of 787 Dreamliner concerns
The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.
The crash happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.
So, even though the company claims that its aircraft are safe, U.S. travelers seem to have safety concerns. The Boeing 787 is being built at a 334,000 sq ft assembly plant in North Charleston ...
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to New Delhi returned to Hong Kong due to suspected technical issues. This incident follows a tragic crash of a similar aircraft. The flight underwent checks after safely landing,
Michael O’Leary has revealed his concerns over Boeing’s manufacturing process. The Ryanair boss said every new Boeing jet delivered to them undergoes stringent safety checks before joining their fleet.
The Air India crash has turned the spotlight back on John Barnett, a former Boeing quality control manager who, police say, died by suicide in 2024 after lawyers questioned him about his whistleblowing on alleged jumbo jet defects.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner faces renewed scrutiny after Air India flight AI 171 crash—the first fatal 787-8 incident. With a history of technical faults, whistleblower claims, and FAA probes, the crash raises fresh concerns over Boeing’s safety practices amid continued orders from Indian airlines.