Boeing fuel switches in spotlight
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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.
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,
According to a report by Reuters, the FAA has informed its counterpart aviation authorities around the world with a Continued Airworthiness Notification on July 11 that the 787’s fuel switch design is safe and does not warrant an airworthiness directive (AD).
US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that officers removed both individuals from the aircraft and no criminal charges were filed.
But the incident has drawn attention to the aircraft involved: the 787 Dreamliner, the first of a modern generation ... During that period, according to Boeing, it carried more than a billion passengers. There are currently more than 1,100 in service ...
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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from London to Bogota was forced to turn back just an hour into its journey. What caused this sudden diversion, and why has this route seen multiple disruptions in recent times?
Cockpit recordings from the Air India crash reveal pilot confusion after fuel cutoff switches mysteriously flipped during takeoff, causing engines to lose power in the disaster.
There are some safety measures that are mandated because they’re considered essential to flight safety that’s why they’re issued as airworthiness directives.