Whistleblower warned Boeing of flaws in 787 planes that could have ‘devastating consequences’ | CNN Business

- Whistleblower alleges improper drilling on Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes by Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kansas in 2023 - Richard Cuevas reported concerns to Boeing and Spirit, was fired shortly after - Boeing claims that previous investigations found no safety concerns, but will review new claims - FAA encourages reporting safety concerns and has received multiple whistleblower reports related to Boeing - Claims of gaps in aircraft structure were also reported by a previous whistleblower - Multiple investigations by FAA and potential criminal charges by US Department of Justice - Boeing CEO apologized for safety failures, acknowledged company is not perfect and needs to rebuild trust - An earlier version of the story incorrectly stated the location and date of the alleged improper drilling on the Dreamliner planes