A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that barely flew is being dismantled in New Mexico, with its parts valued at over $50 million, revealing how supply chain pressures are reshaping aircraft economics.
Boeing 787 Flaws
Passenger advocates are urging faster action on a Boeing 787 design flaw that allows lavatory water leaks to threaten critical electrical systems.
The 2020 incident led investigators to discover thousands of substandard aircraft components installed in nearly 500 Boeing 787 jets currently in service worldwide.
Over the years, Boeing has grappled with a series of issues associated with the Dreamliner, including battery malfunctions that prompted the temporary grounding of 787s worldwide.