New Issues Add Pressure To Boeing 787 Production

Sean Broderick Guy Norris May 16, 2024
Boeing production floor

Two new issues will slow Boeing 787 production and deliveries for several months.

Credit: Laura Bilson/The Post and Courier
Ramifications from parts shortages and more internal production-line mistakes will slow Boeing 787 activity for at least several months, while longer-term pressure to expand the family with a freighter variant has eased thanks to a provision in new FAA funding legislation. Boeing is inspecting...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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