I'm a bit skeptical that this in particular is a major issue, for the sole reason that fuselage joint shims, tolerances, bends, and fasteners on the 787 have be

I'm a bit skeptical that this in particular is a major issue, for the sole reason that fuselage joint shims, tolerances, bends, and fasteners on the 787 have been under a ridiculous level of scrutiny since 2019 and earlier: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/new-boeing-787-fix-details-reveal-extent-gap-check-challenge https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/new-boeing-787-fix-de... It's clear that Boeing have awful quality control issues, but this one seems like it's already been investigated extensively. I absolutely believe that non-approved, dangerous procedures were used to fit 787 panels together, but this was known 5+ years ago and heavily investigated. Of course, that doesn't justify retribution against a whistleblower. Which is all to say - I do believe Boeing are deeply questionable as an organization, but I'd still be comfortable flying on a 787.