Boeing has addressed the claim that their planes are at risk of “exploding.”
A recent Daily Mail report claimed that over 300 Boeing planes are at risk of exploding. The outlet stated:
“According to the FAA proposal, the issue involved an electrical fault on the company’s 777 jets that, if left unaddressed, could cause fuel tanks on the planes’ wings to catch fire and explode.
“Discovery of the flaw exposes that nearly 300 more Boeing planes are potentially at risk, including jets used by United and American Airlines, according to the notice by the Federal Aviation Administration,” Daily Mail stated.
However, Boeing is strongly denying that claim. According to the company, “[Daily Mail’s] story is misleading and reckless. It makes incorrect connections and sensationalizes the standard regulatory process that has helped ensure air travel is the safest form of transportation. This is not an immediate safety of flight issue.”
“There are multiple redundancies designed into modern commercial airplanes to ensure protection for electromagnetic effects,” the Boeing spokesperson added. “The 777 fleet has been operating for nearly 30 years, and has safely flown more than 3.9 billion passengers.”
Boeing Denies Claim that Planes Are Subject to ‘Exploding’
While Boeing denied all claims that their planes might catch fire or explode in the air, many individuals do not believe the company.
In fact, countless people commented on the situation, sharing their thoughts on the matter.
“Boeing thinking we would believe anything they say is hilarious,” one person wrote.
Another added, “‘Not an immediate safety issue’ means that a situation is not likely to cause death or serious physical harm in a short time,” another added. “For example, if a child is unsupervised last night but is not alone now, it is not an immediate safety threat. 😂😂 I feel so much better. No thank you Boeing.”
This comes after a string of issues involving the aircraft. For example, a recent Boeing jet hit turbulence that resulted in one dead passenger and over 30 injured. Another Boeing 737 made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff, thanks to “wing irregularities.”
While the company addressed the claim, and the planes might not actually be at risk of “exploding,” there have been concerning reports involving Boeing planes for quite some time now.