US regulator launches investigation into Boeing's 787 Dreamliner inspection practices following allegations of falsified records

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into Boeing's compliance with required inspections, following reports that the company may not have completed necessary checks. The issue arose after a Boeing employee observed an "irregularity" in a required test of the wing-to-body joint and raised concerns with their supervisor. Boeing initially told regulators it might not have properly inspected certain areas, prompting the FAA to open an investigation. In response, Boeing stated that its engineers have determined that any misconduct did not create an immediate safety-of-flight issue.