Industry Poised to Address JT8D Uncontained Failure

Industry has long been concerned with the integrity of titanium forgings and rotating titanium components, and it undoubtedly will redouble its efforts should it be found that the uncontained failure of the JT8D engine on Delta Flight 1288 was caused by the failure of a forged titanium fan hub. But...

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