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New Boeing whistleblower alleges serious structural flaws on 787 and 777 jets (www.seattletimes.com)

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A Boeing quality engineer went public Tuesday with damaging allegations that the jet-maker took manufacturing shortcuts to increase production rates that leave potentially serious structural flaws on its 787 and 777 widebody planes.

The Boeing engineer, Sam Salehpour, alleged that almost 1,000 787s and about 400 777s currently flying are at risk of premature fatigue damage and structural failure.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

You're preaching from a position of luxury though. Not everyone has jobs in their immediate area. Not everyone has family in their immediate area. Not everyone can drive hundreds of miles with an electric car to make ends meet. Not everyone has access to affordable rail.

I'm happy you have these things, and commend you for your relatively small impact on the Earth, but just know that a lot of people don't have that choice.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The majority of the population has a phone, and cities need more mixed use affordable blousing

99% of people have access to busses, but they refuse to use them like selfish assholes.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

You need carve a path of compromise to reach your ideals. Also, many women do not feel safe on buses in the US.