The FAA has mandated fixes for faulty Boeing 787 transponders after radio interference risks were discovered.
Boeing 787 News
Boeing has retired its last 787-8 flight test aircraft, ending over 15 years of Dreamliner development support and engine testing operations that helped shape the modern long-haul fleet.
Boeing boosts 787 Dreamliner range and payload with higher MTOW variants, improving airline long-haul economics from 2026.
Passenger advocates are urging faster action on a Boeing 787 design flaw that allows lavatory water leaks to threaten critical electrical systems.
Boeing once envisioned the Boeing 787‑3 Dreamliner, a tailored aircraft for high‑density domestic routes in Japan.
An EVA Air (BR) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a tail strike during a go-around at Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) on October 4, 2025.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates inspections on 119 Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated by US airlines, including American Airlines (AA), due to potential faulty oxygen masks that may fail during cabin depressurization at airports like Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
Boeing’s reputation suffered another blow when Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
These 3 planes have earned legendary status not only for their performance, but also for their remarkable safety records!
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.