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Last year, the F.A.A. said it was also investigating claims by a Boeing engineer that parts of the fuselage, or body, of the Dreamliner were improperly fastened together, which the whistle-blower said could cause premature damage to the plane over years of use.
The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.
Boeing now expects worldwide demand for 43,600 additional commercial airplanes over the next 20 years, slightly lower than its earlier forecast
The crash happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said surveillance of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet did not reveal any major safety concerns. The fatal Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad last week sparked safety concerns and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered enhanced surveillance of Air India’s 787 fleet.
Boeing expects global demand for air travel to increase by more than 40% by 2030, driving the need for thousands of new jetliners in the next few years, according to its 20-year demand forecast
Michael O’Leary has revealed his concerns over Boeing’s manufacturing process. The Ryanair boss said every new Boeing jet delivered to them undergoes stringent safety checks before joining their fleet.
Following the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 241 passengers and crew, safety concerns have risen. A resurfaced twe