Boeing faces safety crisis in 777 test flights, reports media
Boeing, the US aircraft manufacturer, has allegedly suspended test flights of its 777X jetliners due to the discovery of failures in critical components. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The United States aircraft maker Boeing has recently suspended the test flights of its 777X model, a twin-engine jetliner, after identifying failures in critical components on three of the four aircraft being tested, as reported by the industry outlet the Air Current on Monday. These issues were detected during post-flight inspections.
The report stated that a severed titanium thrust link, a crucial component that connects the engine to the wing, was discovered on one aircraft after a test flight in Hawaii. Two additional jets were found to have similar defects upon further examination, according to what the Air Current reported from two individuals familiar with the situation.
Boeing responded by stating, “Our team is replacing the part and capturing any learnings from the component and will resume flight testing when ready,” according to an email shared with the Air Current.
The engines used on the 777X are among the largest and most powerful available, each with a near 3.5-meter diameter and a weight of 11 tons.
Furthermore, on the same day, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a directive for inspections to be conducted on another Boeing model, the 787 Dreamliner. This action follows a March incident where a 787 aircraft experienced an unexpected mid-air drop, resulting in injuries to over 50 passengers.
This development adds to the growing list of recent issues identified in Boeing aircraft, raising safety concerns and prompting several investigations.
Earlier in July, Boeing had accepted a charge of $243.6 million and admitted to criminal fraud in connection with misleading statements about the stability system linked to crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in nearly 350 fatalities.
As part of a plea agreement, Boeing has committed to investing a minimum of $455 million over the next three years to enhance its safety and compliance measures. Additionally, the company will be under the supervision of a special monitor during a three-year probation period mandated by the U.S. government.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
The report stated that a severed titanium thrust link, a crucial component that connects the engine to the wing, was discovered on one aircraft after a test flight in Hawaii. Two additional jets were found to have similar defects upon further examination, according to what the Air Current reported from two individuals familiar with the situation.
Boeing responded by stating, “Our team is replacing the part and capturing any learnings from the component and will resume flight testing when ready,” according to an email shared with the Air Current.
The engines used on the 777X are among the largest and most powerful available, each with a near 3.5-meter diameter and a weight of 11 tons.
Furthermore, on the same day, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a directive for inspections to be conducted on another Boeing model, the 787 Dreamliner. This action follows a March incident where a 787 aircraft experienced an unexpected mid-air drop, resulting in injuries to over 50 passengers.
This development adds to the growing list of recent issues identified in Boeing aircraft, raising safety concerns and prompting several investigations.
Earlier in July, Boeing had accepted a charge of $243.6 million and admitted to criminal fraud in connection with misleading statements about the stability system linked to crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in nearly 350 fatalities.
As part of a plea agreement, Boeing has committed to investing a minimum of $455 million over the next three years to enhance its safety and compliance measures. Additionally, the company will be under the supervision of a special monitor during a three-year probation period mandated by the U.S. government.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
