Boeing’s quality oversight has been under scrutiny following a recent incident where a fragment of a fuselage broke off a new Boeing 737-9 Max during a flight. This incident has led to increased demands for improved quality controls and production standards. The FAA has also blocked Boeing’s planned production expansion of the 737 Max until further notice.
During the construction of some of the 787 “Dreamliner” long-haul jets, the connection between the wings and the fuselage was not properly checked, leading to falsified test reports by Boeing employees. This has prompted an investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Boeing admitted that some checks on the connection between the fuselage and wings were omitted but were still recorded as completed. However, the company maintains that this does not pose an urgent safety issue for the current airline fleet and no aircraft need to be grounded.
Recent discussions in the US Senate have highlighted concerns about the 787 program, with whistleblowers pointing out potential issues with the aircraft’s construction. Allegations of gaps between fuselage parts that could shorten the service life of the planes have been raised. Boeing has denied these claims and is working to address any concerns raised about the safety and quality of its aircraft.
Boeing is now checking all 787s on the production lines and developing a plan for machines already in operation. An employee at Boeing’s plant in South Carolina noticed an audit violation and informed management, prompting further investigation
