FAA opens investigation into Boeing over “falsified” 787 inspection records, possible delays

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into Boeing over the aircraft manufacturer’s employees allegedly falsifying aircraft records. Boeing had voluntary informed the FAA of this in April, stating that it had potentially not performed adequate inspections on the 787 Dreamliner aircraft at its South Carolina production facility. According to the US federal aviation agency, Boeing had said that it may “not have completed required inspection to confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliner airplanes.” The agency added: “The FAA is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections and whether company