Boeing's Safety Crisis Deepens: Whistleblower Allegations and DOJ Scrutiny

Boeing's reputation is on the line as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration investigates whistleblower claims of safety and quality concerns in the production of the company's 787 and 777 jets. The aerospace giant is facing a full-blown safety crisis following a mid-air panel blowout on a 737 MAX plane. The whistleblower, Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, alleges that he faced retaliation after identifying engineering problems that compromised the structural integrity of the jets. Boeing shares took a hit as the FAA confirmed the investigation. The Department of Justice is also looking into whether Boeing violated a 2021 settlement that shielded the company from prosecution after two fatal MAX crashes. The stakes are high as Boeing's future hangs in the balance.