Status of United's 787 Fleet
Jan 16, 13, 4:35 pm
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Perfect example of government regulators stepping in as appropriate.
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
Jan 16, 13, 4:36 pm
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Originally Posted by uastarflyer
They did what COlgan execs refused to do. Kudos to ANA, JAL and FAA.
That makes zero sense. Absolutely none. Kudos, seriously?
Originally Posted by channa
Perfect example of government regulators stepping in as appropriate.
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
Jan 16, 13, 4:37 pm
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Originally Posted by AntonS
What about 787s that are currently in-flight, like UA32 LAX-NRT? Divert to SEA or perhaps ANC?
LO flew their inaugural 787 to ORD today, the plane is currently at ORD, supposed to head out to WAW for the inaugural flight this evening, I wonder if they ll be allowed to get off the ground??
Jan 16, 13, 4:38 pm
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Solves the issue someone posted yesterday about trying to change their ex-NRT flight to different equipment.
Glad to see they're taking some action though, and hopefully they can fix all the kinks in this bird...it's got great potential!
Glad to see they're taking some action though, and hopefully they can fix all the kinks in this bird...it's got great potential!
Jan 16, 13, 4:39 pm
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The 787 has been one snafu after another, at least nobody's been hurt (yet) from Boeing's nightmareliner
The 787 has been one snafu after another, at least nobody's been hurt (yet) from Boeing's nightmareliner
Jan 16, 13, 4:41 pm
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Just talked to an agent in SLC who said that they got a bulletin "two minutes ago" that the 787s have been inspected and are flying as scheduled. He didn't know anything about any groundings.
Jan 16, 13, 4:42 pm
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Originally Posted by channa
Perfect example of government regulators stepping in as appropriate.
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
FAA certified the airworthiness of the 787, and is now in CYA mode...
http://www.seattlepi.com/business/sl...tion-30547.php
Jan 16, 13, 4:44 pm
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Originally Posted by rankourabu
LO flew their inaugural 787 to ORD today, the plane is currently at ORD, supposed to head out to WAW for the inaugural flight this evening, I wonder if they ll be allowed to get off the ground??
Jan 16, 13, 4:44 pm
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UA should've just grounded the 787 earlier; now it just looks bad that the FAA had to step in. I know hindsight is 20/20, but from what was happening with other 787 operators, it would have been prudent thing to do.
Jan 16, 13, 4:46 pm
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Originally Posted by channa
Perfect example of government regulators stepping in as appropriate.
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
Jan 16, 13, 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by channa
Perfect example of government regulators stepping in as appropriate.
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
Just sayin'.
Jan 16, 13, 4:49 pm
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Originally Posted by entropy
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The 787 has been one snafu after another, at least nobody's been hurt (yet) from Boeing's nightmareliner
The 787 has been one snafu after another, at least nobody's been hurt (yet) from Boeing's nightmareliner
Seriously? Take a look at what happened with the A380's introduction and major technical problems (and grounding) therein.
Take a look at all the other times the FAA has issued groundings for technical faults in existing airplane model.
This is a significant issue. But no need to declare the plane a failure.
Jan 16, 13, 4:50 pm
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They know now...agent checking on the rebooking procedure (options, etc.).
Jan 16, 13, 4:51 pm
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Originally Posted by bse118
Seriously? Take a look at what happened with the A380's introduction and major technical problems (and grounding) therein.
Take a look at all the other times the FAA has issued groundings for technical faults in existing airplane model.
This is a significant issue. But no need to declare the plane a failure.
Originally Posted by Sykes
The FAA AD has no authority over the operation of a LOT aircraft; however, good sense suggests that they would ground the plane too ... plus most regulatory bodies worldwide follow in the footsteps of the FAA on issues like this.
(I could be incorrect.. )
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Jan 16, 13, 4:53 pm
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United can only determine compliance with FAA standards, and until the FAA's decision to issue an emergency AD an hour ago, United's 787s were. Keep in mind that NH and JL 787s have each been involved in a serious battery-related event within the last week or so. There's far more egg on their faces, and perhaps to get ahead of a passenger uproar, they decided to preemptively ground their fleet until further notice. United, on the other hand, continued to safely operate their FAA-certificated 787s until the AD required them to stand down.
