FAA grounds US carriers from using 787's
Posted: 17 Jan 2013, 04:54
joeyc wrote:It is interesting how Boeing are sticking to their guns that it is a safe plane
joeyc wrote:It clearly needs to be given another phase of testing and whilst yes it will delay the delivery and roll out, but that is a damn sight better than the alternative..
joeyc wrote:Note what the CEO says about "assuring" the public and customers.. still not admitting there are problems or even that they are committed to fixing them..
Concorde RIP wrote:The one disturbing thing I read from Boeing, and I'm paraphrasing (which is always dangerous), strongly implied that the overheat/fire risk was understood, but that Boeing felt the containment measures in place were sufficient to "keep the plane in the air". Now, I don't know about you, but this seems to accept the risk of battery run away, the mitigation being that the containment is adequate - I'm not entirely comfortable with that stance, I'd rather have seen the overheat/fire risk reduced at source.
Tinuks wrote:It's not just bad news for Boeing. It's major bad news for many airlines, insurers, etc. Imagine the difficulties a carrier like Thomson will face. This will of course also push back delivery dates for airlines like VS that are eagerly awaiting delivery of their 787s
Concorde RIP wrote:Way to early for airlines to change fleet plans based on this alone.
The investiation needs to run it's course, the fix(s) identified and possible delays to production understood.
Only then (ill the airlines re-evaluate.
In terms of new orders, airlines are likely to postpone decisions rather than change them at this stage.
More information is the key.
All just in my opinion though!
Incidentally, I did read that Airbus were considering using similar technology on the A350 - so I'd imagine that Airbus will be watching developments very carefully indeed.
G-VROY wrote:
I wonder what Thomson will do if the 787's don't arrive by the summer for the long haul leisure? I assume they don't have aircraft just hanging about just in case..
jwhite9185 wrote:Having been on the Dreamliner twice, it will be a great plane in a few years when all the problems are ironed out. But for now Boeing certainly have more than a bit of egg on their face considering how late it was in the first place.
Although I do feel Boeing/the airlines may be laying it on a bit when they say it's a revolutionary product. For the airlines yes. For the passengers, I know that Joe Public wont notice any difference whatsoever. Mainly due to the fact that the guy I sat next to on one of my flights said as much. It was only when I started playing with the window dimmers he noticed something was different about this one.