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Boeing 787 vs De Haviland Comet – Will History Repeat?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Falcon124

I know I’ve said it before, but this latest news from Jon Ostrower (aka FlightBlogger) about the recent Boeing 787 delay being due to a design flaw in the tail really makes me wonder if the 787 isn’t doomed to … Continue reading →

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Is the Boeing 787 the new Comet?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Falcon124

With the recent announcement from Boeing that the first flight of their 787 was to be delayed due to structural issues in the wing box area, many of us knew right away it was a major show-stopper issue. Boeing made … Continue reading →

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