Boeing, a US-based aircraft manufacturer, is currently facing an investigation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over certain aircraft, specifically the 787 Dreamliner. The FAA announced on Monday that required inspections had not been completed on these aircraft. This comes after Airbus, Boeing’s competitor, raised concerns in April about mandatory checks at the connection point between the wings and fuselage not being done.
The investigation will look into whether Boeing conducted the inspections and whether there were any falsified documents by employees. Boeing is currently conducting new tests on all 787 Dreamliners still in production while the company has not provided an immediate comment on the investigation.
Boeing has been facing accusations of negligence in design and production processes for years, which have added to its challenges. In recent years, the company had to reduce production of its popular 737 MAX aircraft after high-profile incidents at the request of the FAA. These incidents have led to increased scrutiny and challenges for Boeing’s operations.
Investors and regulatory authorities are closely monitoring the situation as Boeing works to address the latest investigation and maintain its reputation in the market. The news of the investigation caused Boeing’s shares to fall by around two percent shortly before the close of trading in New York, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Overall, Boeing’s recent struggles in the aviation industry have led to increased scrutiny and challenges for the company’s operations.
