Whistleblower Testifies About Alleged Plane Defects at Boeing Before Congress

The Senate Commerce Committee held two back-to-back hearings on Wednesday to examine allegations of major safety failures at aircraft manufacturer Boeing. Senator Ted Cruz expressed concern that the public wants assurances that flying on one of their planes has not become more dangerous. A whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, testified about his attempts to warn leadership about concerns regarding 787 jets, stating he faced threats and retaliation for doing so. Another Boeing engineer also testified, expressing concerns about the production of defective 787 Dreamliners. These hearings represent the intense pressure on Boeing in light of these safety concerns.