Boeing Faces New Wave of Quality Issues with 787 Dreamliners
Federal investigations and internal checks reveal improperly installed fasteners and potential counterfeit materials.
- Boeing has identified incorrectly installed fasteners on undelivered 787 Dreamliners, affecting hundreds of planes.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating reports of counterfeit titanium used in Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
- An unsafe Dutch roll incident on a Southwest Airlines flight has prompted further scrutiny of Boeing's safety practices.
- Boeing assures that the in-service fleet remains safe to operate despite ongoing inspections and quality checks.
- The company is working closely with the FAA to ensure all undelivered planes meet safety and engineering standards.