Boeing whistleblower exposes production issues
Boeing whistleblower claims he was pressured to not slow production despite finding defects in airplane parts. Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing face scrutiny after a door flew off a 737 Max airplane. CEO David Calhoun summoned to testify before Senate subcommittee for safety-related allegations.
Key Points
- Former quality inspector Santiago Paredes found nearly 200 defects in airplane parts
- Leadership allegedly pressured Paredes to not be meticulous about defects
- Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing under scrutiny after door flew off a 737 Max airplane
- Boeing CEO David Calhoun summoned to testify before Senate subcommittee for safety-related allegations
Pros
- Whistleblower shedding light on potential safety concerns in airplane production process
Cons
- Allegations of pressure to prioritize production quotas over quality control