Boeing engineer accuses company of cutting corners as Delta Air Lines flight's emergency slide falls off

Published: 27 April 2024 at 03:12

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour alleges the company is cutting corners in assembling 787 and 777 jets, leading to safety concerns. A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Los Angeles had to return to New York's JFK Airport after its emergency slide detached during takeoff, prompting an investigation into the incident. Delta Air Lines has confirmed the safe return of Flight 520 with 176 passengers on board, while United Airlines reported a significant financial loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9.

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