China News Service, July 13th. According to the US Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) report, on the 12th local time, the Federal Aviation Safety Agency (FAA) stated that it was found on the 787 Dreamliner that Boeing had not delivered to customers. Another manufacturing defect.
The delivery process of this wide-body aircraft will be further delayed as a result, and Boeing may face heavier financial pressure.
The picture shows the Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the new Berlin airport.
According to reports, in May, Boeing suspended delivery of the 787 passenger plane due to FAA's request for more information about production defects, including small gaps in the fuselage panel joints.
This is the second time Boeing has suspended deliveries in the past year. Prior to this, the delivery of the 787 was suspended for five months due to fuselage defects and other problems.
According to the report, the FAA stated on July 12 that a new problem was found "near the nose" of certain 787 passenger planes that Boeing has produced but not yet delivered. "Although this problem will not directly pose a threat to aircraft safety, Boeing promised to resume Fix it before delivery".
Boeing declined to comment on the incident, and it is unclear how long this process will take.
The company has about 100 Dreamliner planes yet to be delivered.
The report pointed out that most of the payments for an aircraft were paid when it was delivered. Further delays may mean that Boeing is facing heavier financial pressure. Two fatal crashes caused Boeing’s best-selling 737Max to be grounded. And after the impact of the new crown epidemic, Boeing is trying to regain its footing.
The FAA said, "It will determine whether the 787 Dreamliner already in service should be similarly modified based on data."