Boeing Halts 787 Dreamliner Deliveries Due to Analysis Error by Supplier

Boeing has once again stopped deliveries of its 787 passenger jet due to questions surrounding a supplier’s analysis of a part near the front of the plane. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised concerns about the 787 Dreamliner’s fuselage, and Boeing has paused deliveries while it completes the required analysis and documentation.

In a statement, Boeing said it had discovered an analysis error by its supplier related to the 787 forward pressure bulkhead, which maintains the pressurized conditions in the cabin. The company said the issue does not raise an immediate safety issue for planes already in service.

The halt in deliveries comes just months after Boeing resumed them following a year-long stoppage due to production flaws including the fit of panels on the carbon-composite skin. The FAA has said that deliveries will not resume until it is satisfied that the issue has been addressed.

Boeing is now working to complete the required analysis and documentation to address the FAA’s concerns. The company has not yet provided an estimate of when deliveries will resume.

The 787 Dreamliner has been a key part of Boeing’s business since its introduction in 2011. The company has delivered more than 1,000 of the planes to customers around the world. The latest halt in deliveries is likely to have a significant impact on Boeing’s operations and its customers.