Boeing under investigation after multiplesafety concerns | BBC News

Plane bodies made by Boeing's largest supplierregularly left the factory with serious defects,according to a former quality inspector at the firm.

Santiago Paredes who worked for Spirit AeroSystemsin Kansas, told the BBC he often found up to 200defects on parts being readied for shipping to Boeing.

Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing have both come underintense scrutiny after an unused door came off abrand new 737 Max shortly after take-off in January,leaving a gaping hole in the side of the plane.

Pete Buttigieg, United States Secretary ofTransportation, says "if a plane isn't safe, it can't fly".