Boeing Whistleblower Reportedly Claims 787 Planes Could Break Apart Mid-Air Due to Construction Flaws [Video]

A Boeing engineer is speaking out about safety concerns regarding the 787 Dreamliner and what he claims are improper manufacturing practices.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating allegations made by engineer Sam Salehpour in firsthand accounts of working on the planes, the New York Times reports. Salehpour claims, among other issues, that the fuselage is put together improperly and has the potential to come apart mid-air after an aircraft has made numerous trips.

He claims this would potentially occur after “thousands of flights.” The typical commercial aircraft can be in service for up to 20 or 30 years, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

According to the outlet, Salehpour said that “the problems stemmed from changes in how the enormous sections were fitted and fastened together in the assembly line.” He added that the components of the fuselage all come from different manufacturers and are not all the same shape. 

Boeing responded to that statement, confirming …