US watchdog probes Dreamliner repairs
Originally published on www.businesstravellerme.com 24/10/2011 - Filed under: News »
The US Government Accountability Office has raised four concerns about repairs to the composites used for the B787 Dreamliner's fuselage and wings, according to a Bloomberg report.
They cover airplane composite structures; technical issues with the materials’ unique properties; standards for repairs; and training and awareness.
The safety probe is another untimely distraction for Boeing, which delivered the aircraft more than three years late after grappling with materials and manufacturing issues, and ANA, which hopes to fly its first paying passengers on the Dreamliner next week.
The 250-seat Dreamliner uses the lighter-weight composites, new engines and the first all-electric system to help it fly farther with less fuel.
The FAA certified the B787 in August following 20 months of flight tests.
For more information, visit boeing.com
Report by Dominic Ellis
Read more about...
Bookmark with:
ADD A COMMENT »
The big picture: BA’s Jubilee jumbo 28/05/2012
British Airways has painted one of its B747 aircraft with an emblem and message as part of its celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee — full story »
Hong Kong Airport takes step closer to third runway 28/05/2012
The Airport Authority of Hong Kong has submitted its project profile for a third runway, the start of a two-year Environmental Impact Assessment — full story »
Travelodge adds two Edinburgh properties 28/05/2012
The budget hotel group has opened hotels on Edinburgh’s Queen Street and Princes Street, the latter being a partnership with high street retailer Topshop — full story »
