Boeing safety concerns
Boeing 787 Electrical Systems Under Scrutiny Following Multiple Incidents and Air India Crash
Oct 05, 2025 10:02 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged India's aviation regulator DGCA to investigate electrical systems of all Boeing 787 aircraft following an incident where a Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed on an Air India flight. This follows the deadly June crash of Air India flight 171, where preliminary investigations revealed unusual deactivation of engine fuel control switches. Both incidents point to potential electrical system concerns in Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India.
Boeing Pays $50,000 Settlement in Whistleblower John Barnett's Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Sep 27, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Boeing has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of John Barnett, a former employee and whistleblower who died by suicide while giving testimony about safety concerns at the company. Barnett's death in March 2024 brought international scrutiny to Boeing's manufacturing practices, particularly at its 787 Dreamliner facilities in South Carolina, during a time when the company was already facing investigations over safety issues with its 737 Max aircraft.