787 Faces New Setback
 

Story at ATW here.

Seems that Airplane Numer 1 is proving to be most troublesome!

typical, I remember my 1st wife as the most troublesome of the wives I've had!!!

Banjo

Still is for me!!!

I do hope that your subsequent wife /(wives) ahve proven less problematic! ;)

On a serious note, this whole episode on the 787-8 proves Boeing will have really no choice but to go back to its older model of producing/manufacturing/assembling itself.

If you ask me, the biggest mistake was adding Vought into the 787 chain. :rolleyes:

787
 

I am starting to think the 767 should called the Lemonliner instead of Dreamliner.

At one time Boeing were making jokes etc at Airbus with the delays with the A380, that backfired on Boeing as the A380 is in service and their 787 hasn't even flown yet.

I think you're mistaken there - Boeing "fans" may have, but certainly not the company and I'd be grateful if you could show an example of the company mocking Airbus.

A quick glance at Boeing's site tells you quite a different view:

If anything, its in stark contrast to your claim...

http://boeingblogs.com/randy/archive...rolls_out.html

http://boeingblogs.com/randy/archive..._delivery.html

http://boeingblogs.com/randy/archive..._in_paris.html

Just to add, Boeing have given me an update which I have added to my article in the first post outlining briefly the issues on the fasteners.

Not to defend either manufacturer but to be fair, the 380 has been on the go a lot longer than the 787 . With 903 on order (before it has even flown)and the radical change to construction methods, in time I believe the 787 will be a far more influential aircraft to the industry than merely being big.

Another problem was letting Alan Mullaly go. :(

From the few books I've read the number documentaries of watched, he was a great part of pushing Boeing forward when it came to the 777 program, and he would have been a great asset to retain in this time of disarray with the 787.

Fascinating though.. the A380 delayed, the 787 delayed, and now a sizeable delay in the A350 as well. Thank goodness engineers produce aircraft, not the marketing guys (this coming from a guy who studied Marketing at uni :p ).

Sad news :(