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FAA To Require Inspections Of Boeing 787 Forward-Pressure Bulkheads
In the proposed directive, the FAA said that multiple nonconformances were found during the assembly and installation of the forward pressure bulkhead. More specifically, the docu
FAA proposes inspections for ‘excessive gaps’ in Boeing’s 787
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed directive Thursday to require inspections of Boeing 787s for "excessive gaps" in the front of the jet.
FAA to mandate new inspections of Boeing's SC-made 787 Dreamliner jets
The issue involves tiny gaps that could be present in the plane's dome-shaped forward-pressure bulkhead, which is located at the nose of the fuselage and serves as a barrier for the pressurized interior cabin.
FAA To Mandate Inspections Of 787 Nose Parts
The FAA plans to mandate Boeing -recommended inspections of forward pressure bulkheads (FPB) on some 980 787s to address production quality problems discovered several years ago.
FAA Proposes Inspections on Boeing 787 Dreamliner Nose Component
The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed a directive to require inspections of a key structural component at the nose of Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner.
FAA Calls for New 787 Inspections
Errors in forward pressure bulkhead assembly and installation could ‘adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane,' the agency said.

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Boeing's Battle to Regain Trust: An Industry Under Scrutiny
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CEO Kelly Ortberg Bets Boeing’s Future on Restoring Its Damaged Corporate Culture
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By Francesca Landini and Tim Hepher BRINDISI, Italy (Reuters) -On a Saturday morning in May, 2020, Italian police officers ...
Probe into Boeing supplier exposes possible flaws in aviation supply chain: Reuters
An investigation into a maker of aviation parts that allegedly supplied Boeing (NYSE:BA) with faulty equipment on Thursday ...
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford Named As Top Candidate To Lead The FAA
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Republic Airways, Bryan Bedford, has been named the top candidate to lead the United ...