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that is the safety culture at the top of the boeing company right now. >> boeing is disputing the claim , says its planes are safe, and that many of the issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under faa oversight. in a separate senate hearing this morning, lawmakers examined an faa program that allows boeing to sign off on its own work. the senate committee heard from a panel of experts they reviewed over 4000 pages of boeing documents, conducting surveys and met with boeing employees. the final report includes dozens of findings and more than 50 recommendations. >> our feeling is that while not a comprehensive set of remedies for all that ails boeing, it's at least a really good set of first steps. if they were to implement what we have recommended. >> the panel's report directs boeing to develop an action plan that includes how to comprehensively address each recommendation in the next six months. >> now imagine going to work and getting punched or kicked in the head, being spat upon or slammed against a wall. that is what the san francisco sheriff says is
that is the safety culture at the top of the boeing company right now. >> boeing is disputing the claim , says its planes are safe, and that many of the issues raised have been subject to rigorous engineering examination under faa oversight. in a separate senate hearing this morning, lawmakers examined an faa program that allows boeing to sign off on its own work. the senate committee heard from a panel of experts they reviewed over 4000 pages of boeing documents, conducting surveys and...
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the faa is now investigating whistleblower complaints about boeing's 787 dreamliner jets. >> boeing once again facing an investigation by the federal aviation administration after a whistleblower reportedly claimed the company took shortcuts when assembling its 777 and 787 dreamliner jets. the boeing engineer alleges crews did not properly fasten fuselages on board, an issue he says could be catastrophic. as the aircraft ages. >> these aircraft are tested beyond belief in construction and design, and there's nothing wrong with somebody pointing out what they see to be a problem, and the correct response to that is to look into it. >> the new york times reporting the complaint was filed in january and made public this week. the whistleblower says boeing ultimately transferred him out of the 787 program. boeing denying the allegation, saying the issues raised, quote, have been subject to rigorous examination under faa oversight. but the report is the latest trouble for boeing, which currently faces a 90 day deadline from the faa to outline a quality control plan. >> we're already about a m
the faa is now investigating whistleblower complaints about boeing's 787 dreamliner jets. >> boeing once again facing an investigation by the federal aviation administration after a whistleblower reportedly claimed the company took shortcuts when assembling its 777 and 787 dreamliner jets. the boeing engineer alleges crews did not properly fasten fuselages on board, an issue he says could be catastrophic. as the aircraft ages. >> these aircraft are tested beyond belief in...
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last week, a former boeing, a former boeing quality engineer, claimed that the company dismissed safety concerns about the assembly of its 787 and 777 jets that fly internationally. that engineer is set to testify in a senate hearing on boeing's safety culture. the union representing pilots for american airlines is warning about a significant spike in safety problems at the airline, and a memo the allied pilots association said, quote, apa has been tracking a significant spike in safety and maintenance related problems in our operation. while united airlines is currently under public and government scrutiny, it could just as easily be american airlines. end quote. now, the airline listed a series of issues, including problems where tools were left in wheel wells, a rise in collisions between aircraft being towed, and longer intervals between routine inspections. it urged pilots to remain vigilant and to take their time to ensure safety. >> the san francisco based law firm has filed a lawsuit to attempt to block the merger of hawaiian airlines and alaska airlines. the alioto law firm fil
last week, a former boeing, a former boeing quality engineer, claimed that the company dismissed safety concerns about the assembly of its 787 and 777 jets that fly internationally. that engineer is set to testify in a senate hearing on boeing's safety culture. the union representing pilots for american airlines is warning about a significant spike in safety problems at the airline, and a memo the allied pilots association said, quote, apa has been tracking a significant spike in safety and...
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this all comes as boeing faces a safety crisis following recent issues with the 737 max nine jet, including the alaska airlines plane that had a door panel blow off mid-flight. a timber company suing pga over the dixie fire, collins pine, is asking for $229 million in damage in connection to the 21 fire, which was started by pga equipment. collins pine says the wildfire burned tens of thousands of acres of timber and trees and damaged its facilities in plumas county. >> governor newsom is requesting a federal emergency after the cancellation of california's salmon season. the decision was made wednesday by the pacific fishery management council because of the continued low numbers of chinook salmon. the governor says the emergency request will be helped bring financial support to the affected fishing communities. local salmon fishermen blame the state for what they call, quote, irresponsible water policies. >> and we're fighting for these fish. we're making hard sacrifices for the next generation of fish, and we're making the hard decisions about the harvest. right now, we need the californ
this all comes as boeing faces a safety crisis following recent issues with the 737 max nine jet, including the alaska airlines plane that had a door panel blow off mid-flight. a timber company suing pga over the dixie fire, collins pine, is asking for $229 million in damage in connection to the 21 fire, which was started by pga equipment. collins pine says the wildfire burned tens of thousands of acres of timber and trees and damaged its facilities in plumas county. >> governor newsom is...