American Airlines pilot and spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association Capt. Dennis Tajer has voiced serious concerns regarding new safety allegations about Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 787 aircraft.
What Happened: During CNBC’s “Last Call” on Tuesday, Tajer described the Boeing situation as a “mess,” criticizing the assembly quality of the planes. This has led to a drop in trust from passengers, regulators, and operators.
“Airplanes are not like Ikea furniture, you can't just press them to fit and then jam in a securing bolt. If this is what happens, and is very delicate…I shouldn’t say delicate, but precisely engineered composite material and you didn’t analyze whether it would impact it, then we've got a problem,” he said.
The remarks from the pilot’s representative come amid escalating scrutiny over Boeing’s manufacturing practices. The aerospace giant is set to face a Senate subcommittee investigation into these fresh allegations.
“When they are reaching the surface to breathe some air, they just go right back under because they are wearing cement shoes,” he concluded.
As per Benzinga Pro, Boeing closed at $178.12 on Tuesday, a drop of 1.89% from its previous close.