Boeing Co. has identified some problems with the manufacturing of the 787 Dreamliner, saying eight of the planes will be grounded for inspection and repair of how parts of the fuselage were joined together.
“Boeing has identified two distinct manufacturing issues in the join of certain 787 aftbody fuselage sections, which, in combination, result in a condition that does not meet our design standards,” said the company’s statement.
The company has instructed a number of customers, including Air Canada, United Airlines Holdings, and Singapore Airlines, to pull at least 8 planes from service.
A thorough review into the root cause of the problem is being conducted.
It is to be noted here that Boeing has been the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades.