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FAA Probes Safety Claims on 787 and 777 Boeing Jets

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The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into serious allegations made by a whistleblower at Boeing. The claims revolve around safety and quality concerns related to the production of the company’s 787 and 777 jets.

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