US authorities open investigation over Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner

US air safety authorities are investigating Boeing and whether the airline giant completed required plane inspections on the 787.

Officials announced the investigation Monday according to US media, adding the probe will also look into whether employees falsified aircraft records.

The probe will look into Boeing’s responsibility in undertaking required inspections to “confirm adequate bonding and grounding where the wings join the fuselage on certain 787 Dreamliner airplanes.”