According to AAIB's preliminary report on the crash, the 2018 Federal Aviation Administration Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin had highlighted the issue to Boeing as well.
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's preliminary report on the crash breaks down the events of the day, from checks & engine shutdowns to failed recovery attempts.
Boeing engineer says about a thousand 787s & 400 777s at risk of premature fatigue damage & structural failure. Boeing dismisses claims, says 'confident' in structural integrity of both.
The 787 became a critical source of cash for Boeing during the Max crisis. It is popular with airlines for fuel efficiency and creature comforts that lessen effects of jet lag.
As coronavirus outbreak slashes demand for travel & sparks a raft of cancelled flights, the last thing carriers are going to want right now is extra capacity.
From Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engine to Pratt & Whitney’s engines in the A320neo, companies are juggling production demand, pollution and science to survive the volatile market.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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