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Jan 16th, 2013 at 9:26pm

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http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/faa_grounds_boeing_787_dreamliner_fleet_bat...

About time!
Now hopefully some logical decisions can be made on the 787 from the engineering side.

I am very glad this review is happening before one goes down....maybe we have learned from the past  Roll Eyes
 

‎"At that time [1909] the chief engineer was almost always the chief test pilot as well. That had the fortunate result of eliminating poor engineering early in aviation."- Igor Sikorsky
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Reply #1 - Jan 16th, 2013 at 11:41pm

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Amen. I don't recall things like this happening with the A380, though.
 

If the engine doesn't start, check the master switch. True story.
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Reply #2 - Jan 17th, 2013 at 1:09am

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I Dunno' but "RUMOR" has it,, that they may be bringing back the ol' Boeing 707,, something thats reliable and well liked,, and maybe the ol' 727's too  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Grin

But then again,, ya'll know how RUMORs go ??  Shocked  Grin  Cheesy

The Return of the 707 & 727 , Yaaaaaa ~  Smiley  Shocked  Wink

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Reply #3 - Jan 17th, 2013 at 9:38am

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