SIMPLE FLYING · AIRLINES
DOZENS OF BOEING 787S FACE CHECKS OVER FUEL TANKS THAT COULD IGNITE WHEN HIT BY LIGHTNING...
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners, warning that sealant defects could create a spark inside the tank during a lightning strike, potentially triggering a fuel tank explosion.
SCOTT: Ask what this does to pairings, the MEL, and the jumpseat. Press releases are written for investors. You fly the leftover.