Boeing Scrambles To Get 787s Airworthy

Boeing 787s
Boeing is inspecting every 787 in its inventory for fuselage skin imperfections that must be addressed before delivery.
Credit: Joe Walker
Boeing’s resumption of 787 deliveries is a significant step in what the manufacturer expects to be a long process of correcting production-quality issues on more than 80 aircraft in its inventory that face inspection and likely repair to meet certification standards before entering service. FAA...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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