Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner deliveries may not resume until late October as the company continues to work with regulators on proposed inspections for its highly successful twinjet. However, deliveries have been paused until Boeing can work out some of the kinks relating to production issues and get the aircraft ready for arrival with eager customers.
Boeing deliveries of Dreamliner aircraft may remain halted
Deliveries of the Dreamliners have been halted for a few months as Boeing has worked on issues. However, a recent report in the Wall Street Journal indicates Dreamliner deliveries may be delayed until late October as discussions with regulators continue.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been focused on production quality issues at Boeing over the Dreamliners. The two parties have been working on a solution for several months now, but it appears a solution is not just around the corner.
Boeing offered the following statement:
“As we have said, Boeing is committed to providing full transparency to our regulators and working with the FAA through the rigorous process to resume 787 deliveries. We have engaged with the FAA on this issue in meetings and working sessions over hundreds of hours and will continue to do so. Also as we have said previously, Boeing wants and expects our teammates to speak freely, ask questions and present different perspectives about very complex and technical issues.
“We appreciate the FAA’s direction and feedback every step of the way and we adjust our approach when needed to address that feedback. While this work has a near-term impact to our operations, it’s the right course of action and we will continue to take the time necessary to ensure we meet the highest standards.”