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• Karl Sinclair
Boeing’s deferred production costs are increasing once more, according to Leeham News & Analysis. The development puts renewed focus on the company’s production economics and the pace at which costs associated with aircraft manufacturing can be recovered through future deliveries.
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A new Netflix documentary scheduled for release August 19 will examine Boeing’s corporate culture, the 787 Dreamliner program and allegations raised by whistleblowers. The film places the manufacturer’s people, production practices and reported internal concerns at the center of a broad public-facing investigation.
Boeing’s deferred production costs are increasing once more, according to Leeham News & Analysis. The development puts renewed focus on the company’s production economics and the pace at which costs associated with aircraft manufacturing can be recovered through future deliveries.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has invited proposals from leasing companies, airlines, operators and aircraft owners to provide three Boeing 787-9s on dry lease. The request would expand the carrier’s widebody capacity through an operating-lease structure rather than direct aircraft acquisition.
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Vietnam Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 sustained substantial damage after a tail strike and low tire-pressure warnings shortly after departing Munich on August 15. Germany’s BFU has opened an examination into the takeoff, during which the aircraft reportedly overran the runway end before returning safely; no injuries were reported.
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A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating from Munich to Hanoi appears to have rotated late and suffered a tailstrike before overrunning the runway during departure. The aircraft returned to Munich, making the event a significant operational and safety incident requiring investigation.
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A Hanoi-bound Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 returned to Munich after an unusually late takeoff rotation, reportedly overrunning the runway and kicking up dust. The aircraft entered a two-hour holding pattern before returning, with investigators examining the apparent takeoff anomaly and resulting substantial damage.
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A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating flight VN34 to Hanoi returned to Munich after experiencing technical problems following takeoff. Reports said the 10-year-old Dreamliner rotated late, overran the runway before becoming airborne and sustained landing-gear and tail-strike damage; the crew returned safely after about two hours in flight.
Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s purchase of 12 aircraft, comprising four Gulfstreams and eight Boeing aircraft. The request puts scrutiny on the department’s procurement decisions and the use of government funds for its aviation fleet.
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