Boeing fuel switches in spotlight
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All of the weight reductions and aero efficiency gains for the 787 improved fuel economy by 20% compared to the 767, its predecessor. You might be wondering, if the drag reduction benefits are so worthwhile,
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Stuns at FarnboroughI filmed the stunning Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner demo at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. Watching it glide through tight turns and steep climbs was incredible. This display really showed off the Dreamliner's agility and quiet power in the skies.
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Four airlines in North America, namely Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines, have the Boeing 787-8 in their fleets.
US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that officers removed both individuals from the aircraft and no criminal charges were filed.
There are some safety measures that are mandated because they’re considered essential to flight safety that’s why they’re issued as airworthiness directives.
According to a report by Reuters, the FAA has informed its counterpart aviation authorities around the world with a Continued Airworthiness Notification on July 11 that the 787’s fuel switch design is safe and does not warrant an airworthiness directive (AD).
Cockpit recordings from the Air India crash reveal pilot confusion after fuel cutoff switches mysteriously flipped during takeoff, causing engines to lose power in the disaster.