Boeing ignores safety concerns, production defects, whistleblower says
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour tells lawmakers that employees who raise concerns about safety issues at the company are "threatened."
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Breaking down Boeing whistleblower testimony
In a congressional hearing Wednesday, lawmakers examined Boeing's safety culture following a door panel blowout on a 737 Max jet. In another hearing on the same day, a whistleblower claimed a different model -- the Dreamliner -- is unsafe to fly. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing whistleblowers testify on Capitol Hill
Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, was one of two whistleblowers who testified before a Senate committee Wednesday. He raised safety concerns with the company about the 787 Dreamliner. He claimed that Boeing is not following its own production guidelines when connecting key pieces of the Dreamliner fuselage and fears it could lead to a structural failure years down the line. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Boeing whistleblower testifies at hearing
Two Senate committees held hearings Thursday on safety concerns surrounding the American aircraft company Boeing. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour testified about the 787 Dreamliner and said it's not safe to fly. CBS News' Nikole Killion is following the latest.
Boeing whistleblower to testify before Senate
Whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, and others will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee Wednesday on safety concerns. Robert Sumwalt, a CBS News transportation safety analyst and former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joined CBS News to discuss the hearing.
American Airlines pilot union safety warning
American Airlines' pilots union is reporting a significant spike in safety and maintenance-related problems at the carrier, telling pilots to be vigilant. The union's concerns, spelled out in a memo obtained by CBS News, include tools left in wheels, more aircraft collisions while they are being towed and an increase in items left in the safety area near jet bridges. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg has more.
New whistleblower claims against Boeing
A longtime Boeing engineer has come forward with claims about flaws in the 787 Dreamliner, alleging the company took shortcuts during assembly. Boeing is strongly denying the claims, but CBS News has learned federal regulators are looking into the matter. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Boeing whistleblower raises new concerns
A whistleblower who came forward after a Boeing 737 Max Jet lost a door panel in the air is raising new questions over the company’s safety measures. Sources tell CBS News that federal regulators are now looking into his claims over a different Boeing jet, which the company denies.
FAA investigating Boeing whistleblower claims about 787 Dreamliner
Boeing engineer alleges that assembly issues with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner raises safety concerns.
Engine cover falls off on Southwest takeoff
A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight took video Sunday of an engine cover falling off during takeoff and hitting the plane's wing flap as the Houston-bound Boeing 737 was leaving Denver. The plane was able to land safely back at the airport after the incident. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Engine part falls off Boeing plane, strikes wing flap during takeoff
A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport on Sunday after an engine cowling fell off the Boeing plane during takeoff.
Duckworth calls for Boeing FAA review
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to review Boeing's pilot disclosure history of features in the Boeing 737 Max. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down what a Boeing probe could look like.
Duckworth calls for FAA to review Boeing's failure to disclose flight deck features
Sen. Duckworth is urging the FAA to look into why pilots were unaware the Boeing 737 Max's cockpit door was designed to automatically open during a rapid depressurization.
DOJ to meet with families of Boeing crash victims
CBS News has confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice will meet later this month with the families of Boeing crash victims. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
United asks pilots to take unpaid leave amid Boeing shipment delays
United Airlines wants pilots to volunteer for unpaid leave, citing delays in receiving planes from Boeing.
United Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Denver due to engine issue
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver after the crew reported an issue with an engine, the carrier said.
Family of Boeing whistleblower speaks out
In a CBS News exclusive interview, the family of a Boeing whistleblower who was found dead earlier this month is speaking out. John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, had been giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company. A coroner says he died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It comes as Boeing's safety practices have come under new scrutiny due to a series of recent midair incidents. Mark Strassmann spoke with Barnett's mother and brother.
Family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett speaks out following his death
John Barnett died earlier this month in what the coroner called an apparent suicide, just before he was set to resume testifying in a whistleblower lawsuit against Boeing.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun announced Monday he is stepping down at the end of the year as the aircraft manufacturer faces mounting criticism over its handling of production problems with Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for The Wall Street Journal, talks to CBS News about what's ahead for Boeing.
Boeing board sees shakeup amid safety probes
Boeing announced Monday that its CEO, Dave Calhoun, will step down at the end of the year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what the news means for the aviation giant.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down by end of year
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will leave at the end of 2024. His announced departure comes after production problems at Boeing.
Boeing CEO steps down
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and its head of the commercial airplanes division, Stan Deal, are both out following a series of safety incidents with the company's planes. United Airlines is also facing scrutiny from the FAA. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
United Airlines faces possible restrictions
CBS News has learned that federal regulators are considering placing temporary restrictions on United Airlines after concerning incidents over the last month, including a wheel falling off a 777 on takeoff in San Francisco and a jet sliding off the runway after landing in Houston.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has announced he will step down by the end of 2024 after a wave of concerning safety incidents in recent months. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
FAA considers temporary action against United following flight mishaps
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm in the Caribbean
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Trump travels to Asia to meet China's Xi, as government shutdown continues
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
At least 4 killed in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 26 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.