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New Boeing whistleblower alleges serious structural flaws on 787 and 777 jets (www.seattletimes.com)

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A Boeing quality engineer went public Tuesday with damaging allegations that the jet-maker took manufacturing shortcuts to increase production rates that leave potentially serious structural flaws on its 787 and 777 widebody planes.

The Boeing engineer, Sam Salehpour, alleged that almost 1,000 787s and about 400 777s currently flying are at risk of premature fatigue damage and structural failure.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I, for one, recommend the frequent flyler tax. Absolutlely.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Is that taxing people who frequently file their taxes while flying?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Flying should also be taxed heavier when an alternative is feasible like a train.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

So, not in the US then.