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Manufacturing issues on Boeing 787 set to slow deliveries
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 6/12/2023
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Boeing has discovered a problem in the manufacture of the 787 that could delay deliveries of the aircraft again.
The company claimed that a problem due to a non-compliant situation in a horizontal stabilizer attachment was responsible for the delay. However, the company claims it can still deliver 70-80 aircraft of the model this year.
The company says that the problem found does not affect the flight safety of the fleet already in operation. However, Boeing will have to inspect all 90 Dreamliners in stock. Additionally, it will take two weeks to fix the issue for each of the affected aircraft.
"The necessary inspections and remediation work will affect the short-term delivery schedule," the company said in a statement.
Boeing did not say whether airlines that already fly the model will have to fix it. "We have already notified the FAA and our customers and are keeping them informed of our progress."
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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