The troubles for Boeing just don't seem to end. The airline manufacturer is now facing new pressure after safety concerns were raised by a whistleblower with the US regulators regarding the manufacturing of some of its planes.&nbsp;

Boeing has been accused by engineer Sam Salehpour of taking shortcuts in the manufacturing of its 787 and 777 jets. The engineer claimed that he was "threatened with termination" after he raised concerns with the bosses.

However, Boeing said that the claims were "inaccurate" and expressed confidence in the safety of the aircraft.

"The issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under [Federal Aviation Administration] oversight," said the company.

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"This analysis has validated that these issues do not present any safety concerns and the aircraft will maintain its service life over several decades," it added.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the whistleblower say?</h2>

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour alleged that the aircraft manufacturer adopted shortcuts while manufacturing its 777 and 787 Dreamliner jets, and the risks can turn catastrophic once the aeroplane gets older.

The complaint raised by the whistleblower was first reported by The New York Times.&nbsp;

The Federal Aviation Administration had filed his formal complaint in January and it was made public on Tuesday (April 9).&nbsp;

However, the complaint was not specifically related to the newer 737 Max jet which the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded twice.

On Tuesday, Salehpour said that his complaint raises “two quality issues that may dramatically reduce the life of the planes.”

“I am doing this not because I want Boeing to fail, but because I want it to succeed and prevent crashes from happening,” said Salehpour, while speaking to the reporters.

“The truth is Boeing can’t keep going the way it is. It needs to do a little bit better, I think," he added.&nbsp;

<h2>FAA investigates whistleblower's claims, Boeing refutes safety concerns</h2>

Salehpour has been interviewed by the FAA as part of its investigation, said his attorney Lisa Banks. The FAA claimed that it was looking into all the&nbsp;complaints brought forward by him.

“Voluntary reporting without fear of reprisal is a critical component in aviation safety. We strongly encourage everyone in the aviation industry to share information," stated the FAA.&nbsp;

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The concerns will also be addressed by a Senate committee at a hearing next week.

“We are fully confident in the 787 Dreamliner. These claims about the structural integrity of the 787 are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft,” said the company, in a statement.

Boeing further said that "the issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under FAA oversight" and that they "do not present any safety concerns." &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The troubles for Boeing just don't seem to end. The airline manufacturer is now facing new pressure after safety concerns were raised by a whistleblower with the US regulators regarding the manufacturing of some of its planes.

The troubles for Boeing just don't seem to end. The airline manufacturer is now facing new pressure after safety concerns were raised by a whistleblower with the US regulators regarding the manufacturing of some of its planes. Boeing has been accused by engineer Sam Salehpour of taking shortcuts in the manufacturing of its 787 and 777 jets. The engineer claimed that he was "threatened with termination" after he raised concerns with the bosses. However, Boeing said that the claims were "inaccurate" and expressed confidence in the safety of the aircraft. "The issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under [Federal Aviation Administration] oversight," said the company. Also Read: US Justice Department to discuss Boeing 737 MAX crashes with victim families' lawyers "This analysis has validated that these issues do not present any safety concerns and the aircraft will maintain its service life over several decades," it added. What did the whistleblower say? Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour alleged that the aircraft manufacturer adopted shortcuts while manufacturing its 777 and 787 Dreamliner jets, and the risks can turn catastrophic once the aeroplane gets older. The complaint raised by the whistleblower was first reported by The New York Times. The Federal Aviation Administration had filed his formal complaint in January and it was made public on Tuesday (April 9). However, the complaint was not specifically related to the newer 737 Max jet which the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded twice. On Tuesday, Salehpour said that his complaint raises “two quality issues that may dramatically reduce the life of the planes.” “I am doing this not because I want Boeing to fail, but because I want it to succeed and prevent crashes from happening,” said Salehpour, while speaking to the reporters. “The truth is Boeing can’t keep going the way it is. It needs to do a little bit better, I think," he added. FAA investigates whistleblower's claims, Boeing refutes safety concerns Salehpour has been interviewed by the FAA as part of its investigation, said his attorney Lisa Banks. The FAA claimed that it was looking into all the complaints brought forward by him. “Voluntary reporting without fear of reprisal is a critical component in aviation safety. We strongly encourage everyone in the aviation industry to share information," stated the FAA. Watch: Boeing CEO to step down, but what about passenger safety? The concerns will also be addressed by a Senate committee at a hearing next week. “We are fully confident in the 787 Dreamliner. These claims about the structural integrity of the 787 are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft,” said the company, in a statement. Boeing further said that "the issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under FAA oversight" and that they "do not present any safety concerns." (With inputs from agencies)

More turbulence for Boeing as whistleblower claims flaws in 787 Dreamliner

Boeing's crisis-hit 737 Max jetliner faces a new potential safety issue as debris has been found in the fuel tanks of several new planes which were in storage, awaiting delivery to airlines. In a note to Boeing employees, the company said that foreign object debris, referred to as FOD, "is absolutely unacceptable. One escape is one too many. With your help and focus, we will eliminate FOD from our production system."

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