Boeing's Safety Culture Scrutinized in US Senate Hearings

Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality are under fire at US Senate hearings, raising questions about treatment of whistleblowers and production concerns over widebody jets. Former engineer turned whistleblower, Ed Pierson, provided key information about an Alaska Airlines door plug blowout. Whistleblower Sam Salehpour flagged safety concerns on widebody jets, claiming he was told to "shut up." Boeing defended its planes' safety, but faces scrutiny over systemic quality-control issues. The US Department of Transportation's watchdog is investigating the FAA's oversight of Boeing's manufacturing of 737s and 787s, following a door plug panel incident on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet. Boeing's management shakeup, production curbs, and delivery declines have added to the scrutiny. The FAA and DoT are under pressure to address key questions about Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing practices.

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