Short-Lived 777 Seals Force Redesign, Ground Two BA Aircraft

Boeing engineers are working to redesign kiss seals inside the engine nacelle of its new 777 widebody twin after discovering that the seals' lifespan is unexpectedly short, a problem that forced British Airways to ground two recently delivered 777s while new seals were installed. Boeing and BA...

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