Boeing Confirms More Nutplate Problems

[Saj_A]

http://www.fleetbuzzeditorial.com/2008/11/25/boeingnutplates/

We are currently working with the FAA and Spirit to determine what needs to be done to address the possibility of non-conforming nutplates on in-service airplanes.

Retrofit of all production airplanes, including 747/767/777, is being factored into the recovery plans following the IAM strike.

[Mike W]

You'd have to say Boeing are going through a horror stretch this year. Hopefully they'll put all this behind them next year and really start cranking the 787, 748, 777F, etc. Getting the first Dreamliner in the air will be the first and best part.

[Nigel C]

Did Qantas buy Boeing?

Ducks, runs, hides....

[Saj_A]

Recently, yes - 787's.

I think they have a number of 737-800's on order too. Cant recall the precise figure off the top of my head though...


EDIT

My bad - misread your comment!

Didnt realise it was a joke! :o

[Shameel Kumar]

Well considering the recent new of reduction in capacity, Qantas ( as well as other airlines) might actually be a bit relieved at the continual 787 delays, and the slow ramp-up in production of the A380.

Nonetheless, it is a tad eye-opening when a company which is so specialised in aircraft production does stumble so badly... even more eye-opening when the two major players in the commercial aircraft market both stumble. :eek:

Ah well, good thing is, once they sort things out, we'll be greeted with nothing be really positive press releases every week as both manufacturers celebrate each and every project milestone and delivery. In the mean time though, it's absolutely amazing to see the once flourish order books of both Boeing and Airbus come to a near standstill..... *tumble weed goes by*....