FAA authorizes delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner after 15-month pause due to manufacturing effects investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized deliveries of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for the first time since spring 2021.

What we know

In the fall of 2020, the U.S. regulatory agency launched an investigation into manufacturing defects that were found in several Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. In May 2021, the company decided to suspend shipments of airliners on the basis of doubts by the FAA regarding quality control.

On August 8, the Federal Aviation Administration allowed Boeing to resume Dreamliner deliveries. The first plane after a pause of 15 months was to be received by American Airlines on August 10.

By the end of the year, one of the largest customers of Boeing 787 Dreamliner plans to get nine Dreamliners under a contract to supply 43 planes. Boeing officials said the company continues to work with the FAA and customers to get the 787 Dreamliner back on line as soon as possible.

Source: Reuters