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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 2:58 am
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New Dreamliner Problem: Engine Flaw

This weekend's news has a certain déjà vu about it although it won't result in anything as serious as the January 16 worldwide grounding of the Dreamliner.

It only impacts 787s with GEnx engines and will apparently only impact airlines on certain routes.

When I find out (or we publish) more news on this, I'll try to circle back here as well.

Boeing Reports Engine Flaw in GE-Powered Dreamliners, 747s
Boeing issued a safety recommendation on Friday to operators of its 787 Dreamliners and the 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft that are powered by General Electric engines concerning engine malfunctions that can occur in certain situations. The action has caused some airlines to not use those aircraft on certain routes….

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