Boeing 787 final assembly large scale integration projects. Boeing discovers fuselage problems with 787 dreamliner. New york ap boeing s muchdelayed 787 dreamliner has hit another production snafu. Wing skin panels and stringers were loaded into the new panel assembly line and initial parts of the first 737 max spars internal support structures in wings were loaded into automated spar assembly machines. Wing cracks delay boeing 787 assembly the new york times. Boeings 787 dreamliner is having wing cracking problems. No verdict yet on completed tests to 787 wing repairs zdnet.
Mar 07, 2014 boeing says potential wing cracks do not exist in any of the 123 dreamliners that have been delivered and are currently in service. Boeing discovers hairline cracks in the wings of 787. Boeing says it is inspecting about 40 dreamliners that may have. It is the first airliner with an airframe constructed primarily of composite materials. The program was launched on april 26, 2004, with an order for 50 from all nippon airways ana, targeting a 2008 introduction. Boeing inspecting about 40 undelivered dreamliners for possible wing cracks. Boeings panel assembly line pal is the 60 ton, 20 feet tall, friendly robot that always lends a rather large hand. Supplier issues delay boeing 787 dreamliner deliveries in. Since then, it has completed construction of several fullscale wing box assemblies as part of the 787s validation and faacertification process. This high aspect ratio wing design combined with efficiency enhancing raked wing tips allow the 787 to be one of the fastest commercial aircraft mach 0.
Whats causing huge delays for the boeing 787 dreamliner. Boeing installing wingbox fix for 787 the seattle times. The boeing 787 dreamliner is experiencing a scary, ongoing problem that nobody can seem to solve the cockpit windows are cracking at an alarming rate. A 737800 on the assembly line at the boeing plant in renton in 2010. A tour of boeing south carolina factory which it manufacture the boeing 787 dreamliner. Ba has discovered hairline fractures in the wings of yettobedelivered 787 aircraft, resulting in more delays that could put the manufacturers target delivery dates. Boeings headache involving the 737 ng jetliner appears to be getting slightly worse. Mar 08, 2014 in the latest of a string of problems found on its 787 dreamliner, the boeing co. The wing damage that grounded boeings new composite plastic 787 dreamliner occurred under less stress and is more extensive than previously reported. The wing damage that grounded boeing s new composite plastic 787 dreamliner occurred under less stress and is more extensive than previously reported. The 787 is a revolutionary aircraft 50% of the primary structure is composite, fuselage is produced as a whole instead of separate sections, less weight, higher fuel efficiency but it is not only the aircraft that was a revolution for boeing, also the production process of the 787 is a whole new approach for boeing.
Boeing reports wing cracks on 787s in production nbc news. Boeing 787 dreamliner full documentary the boeing 787 dreamliner is a longrange, midsize widebody, twinengine jet airliner developed by boeing. Company spokesman doug alder says the wing manufacturer, mitsubishi heavy industries, told boeing that a change in their manufacturing process may have caused the cracks, which alder says are very small. Hairline cracks have been discovered in the wings of some 787s that are being built.
Heavy industries, which makes the planes carbon fiber wing, discovered small cracks in. Boeing reports wing cracks on 787 dreamliners in production. Two years ago, stress tests revealed cracks in the center wing box where each wing. However, boeing said the cracks, which also occurred on the larger 787 9 model currently undergoing flight tests, could delay by a few weeks the date when airlines can take delivery of their new. Boeing inspects undelivered dreamliners for wing cracks. Meet the giant robot that builds boeings airplane wings. Inside wing center section boeing employees work at installing systems inside the wing center section of a 787 dreamliner at the aircraft makers giant assembly plant in everett, washington. Position 4, as she escorts me to the assembly line in the companys everett, washington plant. The company will inspect about 40 airplanes and delay some 787 deliveries after. Mar 08, 2014 the american plane manufacturer boeing said on friday that 40 exemplars of its 787 dreamliner, that are currently still in production, show signs of cracks on their wings. The precision specs involved in 787 assembly impose upon boeings worldwide. But thats not the first thing that strikes you about this voluminous workspace, 380 feet wide and 10 football fields long. Luckily, the planes havent been delivered to buyers yet, but its still bad news for boeing. Boeing inspecting about 40 undelivered dreamliners for possible.
Boeing 787 dreamliner planes in production found with wing cracks. In order to keep the 7878 on schedule, boeing pulled resources from the 7879 and 7873 programs. Boeing 787 final assembly as their prime complete project integrator, ait held several major responsibilities in the total scope of the 787 program. Fixing the wings may delay some deliveries, he says, but the time required to fix the issue will vary between one and two weeks. It is then shipped by a modified 747 to boeing s final assembly lines in north. A nightmare delay for the boeing 787 dreamliner wired. Since it delivered its first aircraft in 2012, the final assembly line in charleston has rolled out 150 dreamliners, and is currently delivering five out of the 12 787s produced every month, with the remaining seven produced in everett. New questions raised on safety of both boeing 737 max and. Boeing now expects delivery of the first 787 dreamliner in the middle of the first quarter 2011, owing to a delay in engine availability. Mar 07, 2014 boeing co said on friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the companys newest jet. Boeing s 787 is the airplane program that keeps on givingproblems. Ba said friday evening that mitsubishi heavy industries has told boeing that hairline cracks have been.
Boeings 787 dreamliner gets assembled quickly for air india. Boeing said friday that nearly 5% of the 1,000 737 ngs inspected so. Boeing delays delivery of the 787 dreamliner the new. At least 42 newlyproduced jets may have hairline fractures along the wings. Mar 02, 2017 last week, tpg and i got to spend a couple days at boeings impressive dreamliner plant in charleston, south carolina. Between position 0 and position 4 on the line, disjointed wings and fuselage segments. The wall street journal reports today that boeing s longsuffering 787 dreamliner has hit yet another snag.
Mar 08, 2014 boeing said on friday that it had discovered tiny cracks in the wings of about 40 dreamliners currently in production. Wing ribs run parallel to the fuselage of the plane. Boeing 787 dreamliner shows cracks on wings guardian. Boeing checks 787 dreamliners for wing cracks bbc news. Supply chain and design problems have contributed to a twoyear delay so far.
The 7873, a specialized aircraft for the japan market, was put on the back burner until boeing could get the 7878 up in the air. Mar 07, 2014 boeing revealed friday that a manufacturing problem had caused hairline cracks in the wings on some of its 787 dreamliner jets, requiring inspections on 42 aircraft and delaying the delivery of. Mar 07, 2014 boeing said friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of 40 787 dreamliner jets still in production, a condition that could delay deliveries of some jets but will not alter. Sheth cited an unnamed source in a report this week that seat shortages have caused production and delivery delays at boeings north charleston assembly. Ba 787 dreamliners carbon composite structure can take the punishment of a lifetime three times over. On the ground, the wing might have less tip clearance, because less. Boeing said on friday that it had discovered tiny cracks in the wings of about 40 dreamliners currently in production. Boeings muchdelayed 787 dreamliner has hit another production snafu. Its variants seat 242 to 330 passengers in typical twoclass seating configurations. In flight, all you will feel is less shaking due to gusts, because the wing will dampen load changes more effectively. Boeing 787 9 dreamliner prepares for the farnborough airshow in england duration. Nobody knows why 787 dreamliner windscreens are cracking.
The faa has ordered inspections after cracks are found in wing supports on the boeing 737 ng. Us aerospace company boeing says it is checking 787 dreamliner planes under production for potential hairline cracks in wings. The boeing 787 dreamliner is a widebody airliner manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes. Boeing co said on friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the companys newest jet. The 787 can connect more than 450 new airport pairs possible new airport pairspossible new airport pairs the 787 can efficiently connect more than 450 new city pairs vancouver sao paulo seattle shanghai san francisco manchester boston athens tel aviv montreal vancouver sao paulo seattle shanghai san francisco manchester boston. This article was corrected to reflect that 47 planes are being inspected for manufacturer defect. Behind boeings 787 delays problems at one of the smallest suppliers in dreamliner program causing ripple effect by david greising and julie johnsson tribune staff reporters december 8, 2007 when boeing co. I will show you the dreamlifter operation, final assembly, midbody operation, aftbody operation and interior. But that date is far behind the original, following. It was the latest setback for the advanced airliner, though the plane maker. By contrast, in the same time span, boeing produces 1. The american plane manufacturer boeing said on friday that 40 exemplars of its 787 dreamliner, that are currently still in production, show signs. Mar 08, 2014 boeing said the 787 cracks occurred in shear ties on wing ribs, and will take one to two weeks to inspect and fix.
While this facility is not currently accessible to the public, we were able to get a behindthescenes tour with photos permitted. Boeing to inspect wings of undelivered dreamliner jets for cracks. The amount of testing required for a brand new aircraft type is tremendous, and thats a good thing. Hazy told investors one main reason for another likely delay is boeing needed to make design changes to the structural box. The wall street journal reports today that boeings longsuffering 787 dreamliner has hit yet another snag. As their prime complete project integrator, ait held several major responsibilities in the total scope of the 787 program. The defect is a major headache for boeing, which has boosted output after years of delays and is working to maintain production this year of 10. Boeing 787 final assembly 787 project projects advanced. The inspections of 42 planes started a few weeks ago after the airplane maker was notified of the problem by mitsubishi heavy. Boeings 78710 dreamliner cleared for commercial service by federal aviation administration. Some of boeings 787 dreamliner jets had hairline cracks in their wings. Are we talking about cracks in the fuselage or the wings falling off or what if you hadnt made this fix before flying.
Mar 07, 2014 us aerospace company boeing says it is checking 787 dreamliner planes under production for potential hairline cracks in wings. For final assembly and body join, we delivered automated assembly systems and an automated positioning system for various sectiontofuselage joins. It was the latest setback for the advanced airliner, though the plane maker said it was confident the problem did not involve any of the 787s in service. Boeing is inspecting the carbon fiber composite wings of 787 dreamliners for potential hairline cracks that are due to a change in the way the wings are manufactured. Mar 07, 2014 boeing reports wing cracks on 787 dreamliners in production. My team includes a technical representative and two ground engineers inspectors who also work here at boeing for klm, following the assembly of the aircraft each step of the way, and checking and testing all the technology. However, boeing said the cracks, which also occurred on the larger 7879 model currently undergoing flight tests, could delay by a few weeks the.
Mar 08, 2014 boeing co said on friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the companys newest jet. Boeing said the 787 cracks occurred in shear ties on wing ribs, and will take one to two weeks to inspect and fix. Boeing finds wing cracks on 787 dreamliner 247 wall st. However, boeing said the cracks, which also occurred on the larger 7879 model currently undergoing flight tests, could delay by a few weeks the date when airlines can take delivery of their new. Problems started when boeing had to delay the 787 program in 2008. The wings of the boeing 787 are so flexible because its carbon fiber material can be stretched more, and the high aspect ratio of 11 will magnify this effect.
The latest schedule calls for delivery of the first 787 dreamliner in the third quarter of 2011. Major parts for the plane are assembled all over the world and then shipped to two plants in everett. The 787 dreamliner is a lightweight, fuelefficient, carboncomposite aircraft. Hairline cracks have been discovered in the wings of some 787s that. This summer boeing announced it is buying the key vought assembly plant in south carolina in an effort to reel in that supply chain. Lawmakers are pursuing new safety issues with two boeing jets rudder cables on the 737 max and lightning protection on the 787 dreamliner and questioning how in each case faa managers. Mar 07, 2014 boeing said the 787 cracks occurred in shear ties on wing ribs, and will take one to two weeks to inspect and fix. Boeing says potential wing cracks do not exist in any of the 123 dreamliners that have been delivered and are currently in service. The company will inspect about 40 airplanes and delay some 787 deliveries after mitsubishi heavy industries, which makes the.
The ties, made of aluminum, hold the rib to the skin of the wing and will be replaced with an aluminum part. After dropping its sonic cruiser project, boeing announced the conventional 7e7 on january 29, 2003, focused on efficiency. Cars behind boeings 787 delays jobs problems at one of. The wing box manufacturing facility began making test panels in may 2006, and fhi succeeded in qualifying the facility to faa requirements for production of 787 wing box assemblies in september. The first 787 dreamliner, helping aviation dreams take flight. Boeing said friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of 40 787 dreamliner jets still in production, a condition that could delay deliveries of some jets but will not alter. The boeing 787 dreamliner is an american longhaul, midsize widebody, twinengine jet airliner manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes. It is then shipped by a modified 747 to boeings final assembly lines in north.
The use of composite materials in the wing structure allows the 787 wing to have a higher aspect ratio the square of the wing span divided by the wing area than previous aircraft. Building something as large as a 737 wing takes an even bigger machine. Sep 06, 2012 take a look at how we assembled the 787 dreamliner for air india. Boeing south carolina is home to the companys second 787 final assembly and delivery facility. No verdict yet on completed tests to 787 wing repairs. Boeing has finished torturetesting the sideofbody repair to the 787 dreamliner responsible for the most recent delay in its maiden flight. By the end of next year, with additional production boosts, the planned addition of a surge line in everett and production from boeings charleston, south carolina assembly facility, every month 10 backordered dreamliners will wing into the waiting arms of an airline. Cracks found on 5% of older boeing 737 planes in inspections the. Mar 07, 2014 boeings 787 is the airplane program that keeps on givingproblems. Watch boeing assemble its first 78710 dreamliners in sc. Boeing has a new 787 dreamliner headache with wing cracks. Boeing 787 wing flaw extends inside plane the seattle times.
Mar 07, 2014 the wing cracks are only the most recent problem boeing has faced with its 787 dreamliner, a lightweight widebody jet that uses composite materials instead of aluminum to be more fuel efficient. Boeing has discovered a problem related to the aft fuselage of its 787 dreamliner planes and is making repairs that will not affect production of the aircraft, the company said in an emailed statement on sunday. The company says it takes one to two weeks to fix those wings. Russian carrier aeroflot cancels order for 22 boeing 787. Boeing recently accelerated production of its longhaul, fuelefficient dreamliner to 10. Fixing the wings may delay some deliveries, he says, but the time. What are the effects of the boeing 787s very flexible wings. Boeing inspecting about 40 undelivered dreamliners for. Boeing 787 dreamliner engineering the dreamliner full.