Boeing customers waiting patiently for distribution of their Dreamliner's got another bit of bad news about the plagued 787. A 787 test flight concluded with an emergency landing Tuesday when pilots reported fumes in the main cabin. Additional examination routes are on hold for now as Boeing searches for a cause and deals with other issues that have delayed 787 production, including issues with Rolls-Royce motors that have surfaced after the British companies products failed in flight on 2 various airlines last week. Post resource – Boeing stops 787 Dreamliner test flights after emergency landing by Personal Money Store.
Boing with a 787
The Laredo Airport in Texas had been about to view the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved. It had just left Yuma, Arizona on a test flight. The pilot reported smoke coming from the back of the main cabin. The 42 people crew got out of emergency exit chutes after the 787 had been landed safely. An injury was reported by one person. The company didn’t say how long it would take to determine the cause of the problem. The electronic systems within the aircraft, such as wiring or lighting, could have been where the smoke originated from `The electronic system could have caused the smoke in the aircraft. This includes wiring and lighting. Boeing ruled out the Dreamliner’s Rolls-Royce engines and said rumors the 787 lost power were untrue.
The features of the Dreamliner
The product for Boeing is really important. The 787 Dreamliner is the future for the company. There had been fuel efficiency in mind when this aircraft had been designed. It is good for the economy. Composite materials were used for the plane only, and it is the first within the world to do this. Other planes its size use 20 percent more fuel than it does. May 2008 was when the 787 was supposed to start being used. The production was delayed because outside suppliers have created collaboration challenges. A test flight for the Dreamliner didn't even happen until December 2009. That had been long after it had been supposed to come out. Probably the most ever ordered for a plane being developed has happened with the 787. In fact, 850 have already been ordered around the world.
Considering the future of Boeing
As Boeing has been trying to get the Dreamliner flying, the 787 test flight suspension is just one of the setbacks. The engine is a problem since it is Rolls-Royce manufactured. This is because two airbus A380s failed just last week in flight. You will find Rolls-Royce engines in many of the Dreamliner's. 17 of the 25 that are in the flight line have had this problem. Deliveries will take longer than expected while production numbers are lower than expected. This is what Boeing explained to Wall Street Investors. Boeing stock fell. There was a 3 percent drop.
Citations
CNN
cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/11/10/boeing.dreamliner.test/index.html?npt=NP1
Reuters
reuters.com/article/idUSN1014450020101110
Seattle Times
seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013385417_dreamliner10.html
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