The series of problems with Boeing’s 787 “Dreamliner” breakdown jet continues. A supplier announced that some 787 components had not been manufactured correctly, the aircraft manufacturer announced. At the same time, Boeing emphasized that, according to previous knowledge, there were no safety concerns about the currently flying machines. Possible improvements to the 787 fleet will be coordinated with the US aviation authority FAA. In its statement, Boeing did not provide any information about which components were affected and which supplier it was concerned with. That Wall Street Journal had previously reported that some titanium components were made weaker than intended. Boeing has already replaced them on two machines that have not yet been delivered, it said. The “Dreamliner”, launched ten years ago as the long-haul jet of the future, has been causing problems for Boeing for a long time. This year, the group had to stop deliveries due to production problems and cut production. In July it was said that further inspections and repairs were necessary on a number of 787 planes that have not yet been handed over to customers. In February, the FAA ordered inspections of around 222 “Dreamliners” because there was a risk of damage to so-called decompression panels used to separate the passenger area. According to the authority, the defect could have fatal consequences, for example if air freight catches fire. Boeing now expects to resume deliveries in November at the earliest. In view of the “Dreamliner” problems – and the two crashes in the 737 Max model – the aircraft manufacturer is increasingly being scrutinized by the FAA.
Problems with Dreamliner – Economy
