Originally Posted by
exerda
I wouldn't worry much about July. UA has officially pushed all but the DEN-NRT flights to June 5 (the DEN route was pushed to May 12), and though obviously they could push those back again, I would be shocked if Boeing still had issues all the way to July.
I would not be in the LEAST surprised if they are not back in the air by July at the rate this is going. Some like to trivialize how insignificant the issues raised are, but it's not the reality how serious the issues are for the program. Best case back in the air in may, worst case who knows when that could be.
Originally Posted by
mitchmu
One solution to that problem is to replace the Lithium Ion batteries with old style NiCad batteries. If done properly, then fire risk on 787 should fall to the level accepted on all existing aircraft. Right?
It seems to be Boeing's least preferred solution with the longest delay time.