FAA Mandates Inspections for Boeing 787 Shim Gap Issue
FAA has issued a sweeping Airworthiness Directive targeting structural integrity concerns on the Boeing 787 family, spotlighting renewed maintenance requirements for US Dreamliner operators.
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Turkish Airlines Orders Up To 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Turkish Airlines has finalized a historic order with Boeing for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, marking the flag carrier’s largest-ever widebody purchase. The agreement includes 35 787-9s, 15 787-10s, and options for 25 more 787s, securing a major step in the airline’s growth and fleet modernization strategy. This new order supports over 123,000 U.S. jobs tied to Boeing’s production and supply chain.
Hawaiian Airlines Converts Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10
Hawaiian Airlines, now operating under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan with a significant adjustment: the conversion of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner orders into the larger-capacity 787-10 variant. The decision underscores the group’s evolving approach to fleet optimization and capacity planning across its long-haul network.
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Korean Air Announces Largest-Ever Boeing Aircraft Order
Korean Air has announced its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing, committing to purchase 103 new jets as part of its long-term growth strategy and the integration of Asiana Airlines.
FAA Targets 787s Over Faulty Titanium in Emergency Turbine Mounts
A new airworthiness directive may soon impact the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner models, following FAA concerns over substandard titanium used in the ram air turbine (RAT) mounting fittings. The RAT is a vital safety component, designed to deploy in-flight to provide emergency electrical and hydraulic power when both engines fail. Improper titanium in its fittings could lead to catastrophic detachment at the moment it is…
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Korean Air Takes Delivery Of B787-10 HL8570
Korean Air has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing the registration HL8570. This addition reflects the airline’s strategic push to modernize its widebody fleet with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
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KLM Receives 787-10 with GEnx-1B76 Engines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 787-10, featuring serial number 42504. This state-of-the-art aircraft is powered by GEnx-1B76 engines, manufactured by General Electric, known for their efficiency and reliability.
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Korean Air Adds New Boeing 787-10 to Fleet with GEnx-1B Engines
Korean Air has expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a new Boeing 787-10, registered as HL8573. This latest addition, powered by GEnx-1B engines, supports the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.