Boeing finds problem in 787 tails

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CHICAGO (APOnline) – Boeing said on Monday that repairs are needed in the tail sections of some of its new 787s, although it said there's no immediate safety concern.

Boeing has delivered five of the planes since September to Japan's All Nippon Airways. It has built dozens more, including many that need to be reworked to fix various manufacturing issues.

A Boeing Co. spokeswoman said on Monday that inspections were underway to determine which planes need the latest repairs, including the planes that have gone to ANA.

It said the tail issue involves shims, which are spacers between the 787's skin and the parts that support it. Most airliners are built using aluminum skin. The 787 is the first major airliner with a skin made almost entirely from carbon fiber, which is essentially a high-tech plastic and intended to be lighter and stronger than aluminum.

Airlines have generally planned to use the midsized 787 on long-haul flights, especially on international routes that have consistent demand but not enough to fill a larger plane.

The issue was first reported over the weekend by aerospace news website Flightglobal.com.

Boeing stock fell 88 cents to close at $75.46.

 

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Tinker Toy Airplane built buy accountants.

 

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Tinker Toy Airplane built buy accountants.

That recently set a slew of world records. Like non-stop from Seattle to India going the long way. Circumnavigated the globe with one fuel stop.

 

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That recently set a slew of world records. Like non-stop from Seattle to India going the long way. Circumnavigated the globe with one fuel stop.

I think that only supports his statement. An airplane that is efficient and economical, has great numbers in the short term. We'll see how it does over the next 20 years. I'm hopeful, although I don't know why - since 80% of that airplane is outsourced.

 

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I think that only supports his statement. An airplane that is efficient and economical, has great numbers in the short term. We'll see how it does over the next 20 years. I'm hopeful, although I don't know why - since 80% of that airplane is outsourced.

No one ever jumps on board with something new or radical. The 7-8 is both. Composite structure, electric everything, NAV package derived from the Superhornet, hell the engines only have one use for bleed air and it's inlet anti-ice. Anything built by accountants would never be such a departure from the status quo, and the economics numbers for opertaing cost are pretty staggering. Bring in PIP1 and it gets even better. I happen to know a few guys typed on the thing, they're all supremely impressed.

 

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No one ever jumps on board with something new or radical. The 7-8 is both. Composite structure, electric everything, NAV package derived from the Superhornet, hell the engines only have one use for bleed air and it's inlet anti-ice. Anything built by accountants would never be such a departure from the status quo, and the economics numbers for opertaing cost are pretty staggering. Bring in PIP1 and it gets even better. I happen to know a few guys typed on the thing, they're all supremely impressed.

You talking to guys who think the DC-10 is the best aircraft ever made .

 

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Actually a lot of prior DGS guys that came from every 7x7 series jet minus the 717.

By the way, I didn't know Delta flew RJ's.

 

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By the way, I didn't know Delta flew RJ's.

If you ever flew in the cabin on a Delta RJ you would know that the PA Announcements clearly indicate "Delta flight #xxxx"

 

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The 757 and DC-9 were arguably the greatest airplanes in Airline history. Continental even approached Boeing about reopening the 757 line for a significant number of airframes. Boeing said no. They were committed to developing that flying hunk of hippie friendly plastic.

 

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By the way, I didn't know Delta flew RJ's.

Over 650 of them dude. I bet that's more than ur airline has aircraft.

Your welcome to my jumpseat any time.