Boeing whistleblower testifies at US hearing - watch live

Boeing whistleblower testifies at US hearing - watch live A Boeing engineer, who has been identified as a whistleblower, testified at a US Senate hearing on aviation safety on Wednesday. The engineer, Curtis Ewbank, expressed concerns about the safety of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes and revealed that he wouldn't let his own family fly on them. During the hearing, Ewbank highlighted various issues with the design and production of the 787 planes. He alleged that there were significant quality control problems and safety concerns that were not being adequately addressed by the company. Ewbank claimed that he had witnessed numerous instances of shoddy workmanship, including debris left inside the planes during manufacturing. Ewbank's testimony comes as Boeing is facing intense scrutiny following two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max planes in 2018 and 2019. The crashes, which claimed the lives of 346 people, were attributed to a faulty flight control system known as MCAS. The revelations from Ewbank further raise questions about Boeing's commitment to safety and its ability to rectify issues in its aircraft. The engineer also expressed concern over the lack of independence in Boeing's safety oversight process. He claimed that managers were often more concerned with meeting production targets and deadlines than with addressing safety concerns. Ewbank stated that some of his colleagues were afraid to speak up and report problems due to fear of retaliation and job loss. In addition to Ewbank's testimony, other witnesses at the hearing outlined