KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has grounded seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners after discovering improper maintenance procedures for a refueling component, resulting in multiple long-haul flight cancellations from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Boeing 787
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner represents a significant advancement in commercial aviation technology and design. Boeing unveiled this wide-body airliner on January 29, 2003, as the 7E7 project, shifting focus from the earlier unconventional Sonic Cruiser concept to a more efficiency-oriented design.
As an American-made aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner showcases Boeing’s commitment to innovation in the commercial aerospace sector. The company developed this airliner to meet the growing demand for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly long-haul aircraft.
Air Canada (AC), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was observed taking off with its landing gear remaining down after liftoff, a deliberate procedural decision by the flight crew.
Boeing announced that its pioneering 787 Dreamliner fleet has transported over one billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history.
Boeing is facing ongoing challenges with its 787 Dreamliner’s radio communication problems, even after attempted software fixes.
A TUI holiday jet (BY) was forced to return to Manchester Airport (MAN) for an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on March 27, 2025.
United Airlines has announced six new routes to Mainland China and Hong Kong for its 2025-2026 winter schedule, marking a significant expansion in the region.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires airlines to inspect 787 forward-pressure bulkheads to address concerns about manufacturing defects that create gaps in the aircraft structure.
The 2020 incident led investigators to discover thousands of substandard aircraft components installed in nearly 500 Boeing 787 jets currently in service worldwide.
Boeing has completed rework on the final 787 Dreamliner that required repairs for small fuselage gaps.
Hawaiian Airlines (HA), the hometown carrier of Hawaiʻi, officially received its inaugural Boeing 787-9, which arrived in Honolulu last week following a delivery flight from North Charleston, South Carolina.