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Boeing whistleblower testifies he was 'told effectively to shut up' - watch live - BBC News Watch live: Boeing whistleblower testifies he was 'told effectively to shut up' - BBC News
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Ed Pierson, the director of the Foundation for Aviation Safety, begins his testimony by saying that the world should be "shocked" by what he says are Boeing's lack of safety protocols. The congressional committee summoned Boeing CEO David Calhoun earlier this month to testify about the firm’s jets.
"Every person stepping on board a Boeing airplane is at risk," he says. Calhoun, who is leaving Boeing at the end of the year, will not be at today’s hearing.
The only thing more dangerous than a dangerous environment is the illusion of a safe dangerous environment, he adds. In a statement to the BBC, the company said: “Boeing understands the important oversight responsibilities of the Subcommittee and we are cooperating with this inquiry.
"This is a criminal cover-up," he says, accusing Boeing's bosses of a conspiracy. “We have offered to provide documents, testimony, and technical briefings, and are in discussions with the Subcommittee regarding next steps.”
We won't hear directly from any Boeing representatives today to counter these witness claims, but the firm says it is co-operating with proceedings by offering to provide "documents, testimony and technical briefings". It added: "This analysis has validated that these issues do not present any safety concerns and the aircraft will maintain its service life over several decades."
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