August 8, according to multiple local media reports, FAA approved the delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner since 2021. In response, on the 9th, Boeing responded to Nandu reporters that it will continue to carry out open and honest cooperation with the FAA and various customers to achieve the recovery of 787 delivery. According to previous reports from Nandu, due to manufacturing defects and the inability to reach an agreement with the FAA on how to inspect the aircraft, the Boeing has suspended the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner several times. Since the third quarter of 2021, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been delivering zero.
According to multiple local media reports, the FAA said on August 8 that Boeing will resume delivery of its 787 Dreamliner in the next few days. Boeing has made the necessary changes to ensure that the 787 Dreamliner meets all certification standards and the Federal Aviation Administration will inspect each aircraft before issuing an airworthiness certificate and approving delivery. Based on this, on the 9th, Boeing responded to Nandu reporters, "We continue to carry out open and honest cooperation with the FAA and various customers to achieve the recovery of 787 delivery."
American Airlines said that it is expected to receive the first batch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft since 2021 as early as August 10, and the company will start using this batch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to transport passengers in the next few weeks.
Nandu reporters learned from Boeing that on July 27 local time, Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said when informing employees of the second quarter results that the 787 Dreamliner is in the final preparation stage for re-delivery, and Boeing is working with regulators through a comprehensive and transparent process.
On the same day, Boeing stated in its second quarter 2022 financial report that it is working with the FAA to take final action to resume the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner. The financial report pointed out that until the delivery time is officially determined, Boeing will produce the Type 787 Dreamliner at a lower production speed and gradually restore the production speed to 5 per month. According to financial report data, Boeing has delivered a total of 216 commercial aircraft this year, of which the Type 787 Dreamliner has zero delivery.
According to previous reports from Nandu, on April 27 local time, the company released its first quarter financial report for 2022. In its financial report, Boeing revealed that it has submitted a Type 787 Dreamliner certification program to the FAA and is undergoing flight inspections. Previously, Boeing told Nandu reporters that the company is carrying out related work on the delivery of the Type 787 Dreamliner in an orderly manner to ensure compliance with the company's strict regulations.
Nandu reporters noticed that Boeing had suspended the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner several times due to manufacturing defects and the inability to reach an agreement with the FAA on how to inspect the aircraft. Since the third quarter of 2021, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been delivering zero. Previously, the passenger plane had multiple safety accidents around the world.
Interview and writing: Nandu reporter He Jiahui
