Boeing, Air India and The 787 Dreamliner
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Amid heightened scrutiny following last month’s deadly Ahmedabad crash that claimed 260 lives, Air India has completed a comprehensive inspection
All of the weight reductions and aero efficiency gains for the 787 improved fuel economy by 20% compared to the 767, its predecessor. You might be wondering, if the drag reduction benefits are so worthwhile,
DGCA has directed airlines to inspect the fuel switch locking system in their Boeing 787 and 737 planes, two days after AAIB’s preliminary report said fuel switches were cut off before the Air India p
SIA, Scoot carry out checks on Boeing 787 fuel switches following Air India crash preliminary report
Fuel switches of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have come under scrutiny after a preliminary crash report raised questions about how the controls were moved from the "run" to "cutoff" position, starving the engines of fuel.
While Boeing has claimed that the fuel switch locks are safe, a stance supported by a new FAA notification, the move by Etihad suggests otherwise. The airline is not taking any risks, choosing instead to inspect the mechanism more closely.
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ABP - Live on MSNSIA checks Boeing 787 fuel switches, says they're functioning properlySingapore Airlines on Tuesday said all fuel switches on its Boeing 787 aircraft -- as well as those belonging to its subsidiary Scoot -- are functioning properly in compliance with regulatory requirements.
US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that officers removed both individuals from the aircraft and no criminal charges were filed.
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Stuns at FarnboroughI filmed the stunning Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner demo at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. Watching it glide through tight turns and steep climbs was incredible. This display really showed off the Dreamliner's agility and quiet power in the skies.