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FAA proposes requiring airlines inspect 787s for fatigue caused by ‘shim gaps’
The US regulator has issued a proposed airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 787s for fatigue cracks stemming from manufacturing errors involving oversized gaps between structural components, the latest action addressing quality issues at Boeing.
US Air Force KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 tanker has crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with US Central Command confirming the incident was not caused by hostile action or friendly fire.
Boeing slows 737 Max deliveries for wiring rework
Boeing is temporarily slowing 737 Max deliveries to address a wiring issue requiring rework on produced, but not yet delivered aircraft, though the manufacturer maintains that its production rates and year-end delivery target remains unchanged.
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