Possible delays to KQ's 787 (5Y KZA) dreamliner
(Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Friday that "hairline cracks" had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 Dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the company's newest jet.
The disclosure raised questions about repair costs and a possible minor increase in the weight of the plane, but did not seem to spell major trouble for Boeing, industry experts said.
"If we find an affected area, we'll correct the issue by trimming out the area and applying a fabricated piece in its place," Alder said.(i.e. kiraka
)
"Deliveries continue as normal
outside this potentially impacted 40," Alder said.
Jon identified the 787s affected as aircraft LN 151 to LN 193 inclusive.(WSJ)
LN151 Hainan Airlines
LN152 Japan Airlines
...LN156 Royal Brunei Airlines
LN157 Kenya Airways (5Y KZA)(fully assembled undergoing tests)
(Airborne pic)LN158 Air India
...LN164 Ethiopian Airlines
..LN167 Ethiopian Airlines
LN168 Ethiopian Airlines
..LN184 Kenya Airways(yet to assemble but parts already made)
..LN192 Kenya Airways(yet to assemble but parts already made)
LN193 BBJ
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