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A Boeing engineer has come forward as a whistleblower, stating that the worldwide fleet of 787 Dreamliners "needs attention" due to a production flaw. This revelation raises concerns about the safety and reliability of the popular aircraft, prompting scrutiny within the aviation industry and potentially impacting Boeing's reputation and operations.
Boeing has discovered a new production flaw in its 787 Dreamliner that will require it to inspect all 90 jets in its inventory, potentially slowing deliveries. The issue involves a fitting for the horizontal stabilizer that was improperly sized and did not meet specifications. While the flaw does not pose a flight safety concern, it adds to the delays for Boeing as it struggles to rework the planes before they can be delivered to customers. The FAA has validated Boeing's assessment that there is no immediate safety issue for 787s already in service, but will not issue any new airworthiness certificates until the matter is addressed to its satisfaction.
Boeing has discovered a new production flaw in its 787 Dreamliner, which could slow the delivery of 90 jets in its inventory. The issue involves a fitting for the 787's horizontal stabilizer made by a Boeing production facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Boeing will need to inspect all 90 Dreamliners in its inventory before they can be delivered, and it expects it will take two weeks to fix each aircraft. The company expressed optimism that it can still deliver 70-80 of the widebody jets this year as planned. The issue does not pose a flight safety concern, and the FAA has been notified.