Cracked Thrust Link Assembly Found On Fourth Boeing 777-9

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Credit: Sean Broderick/AWST
Boeing found cracks in at least one thrust link assembly on its fourth 777-9 test aircraft, which has been inactive for nearly three years, Aviation Week has learned. Sources with knowledge of Boeing’s 777-9 test fleet inspection results confirmed they discovered damage on WH004 that is similar to...
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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