Boeing's Production Issues May Prompt FAA Review of 100s of
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:42 pmThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering inspections that could cover hundreds of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliners after production issues at one plant, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing an internal government memo and people familiar with the matter.
Boeing last month said that some airlines operating its 787 Dreamliners have removed eight jets from service after the plane-maker identified two distinct manufacturing issues in the fuselage section.
In the memo dated Aug. 31, Boeing told the FAA that it had manufactured some parts at its South Carolina facilities that failed to meet its standards, according to the Journal.
The FAA may mandate enhanced or accelerated inspections that could cover hundreds of jets, the Journal reported.
Such a safety directive could cover as many as 900 Dreamliners delivered since 2011, according to the report. The final language of the directive depends on ongoing reviews by Boeing and the FAA.
The FAA and Boeing did not immediately respond to requests for comment by Reuters.