The U.S. aviation watchdog FAA has launched a new investigation into Boeing. This happens after an employee reports that mandatory checks are not being carried out, but are being ticked off. It concerns the 787 Dreamliner, which is used for long distances. During construction, the connection between the wings and the fuselage of the aircraft was apparently not checked, writes the German dpa. Boeing employees are alleged to have falsified inspection reports for the 787, making the aircraft manufacturer the subject of further FAA investigation. The checks of the connection between the fuselage and the wings were sometimes skipped, but still recorded as complete, Boeing said. At the same time, the company emphasizes that there is no acute safety risk to the current airline fleet and that no aircraft need to be grounded. The FAA announced a new inspection on Monday. It is examined whether the required inspections have been carried out. The allegations of fraud are also being investigated. The company currently controls all 787s in its production lines. Boeing is also required by the FAA to draw up a plan for aircraft that are already in service. Boeing stated that it had immediately informed the FAA of the violation. An employee had noticed a non-compliance with inspection regulations and notified management, Scott Stocker, the 787’s program director, wrote in an email to staff. Subsequently, Boeing discovered that “multiple individuals” at the South Carolina plant had not performed the required tests, but had still recorded them as complete in the documents. The inspections must now be carried out outside the regular schedule. (Photo Shutterstock).
