ollowing a series of production difficulties, Boeing has delivered the first of the nine aircraft it intends to provide to American Airlines in 2022.
American Airlines is Receiving Boeing's First 787 Dreamliner
One of the biggest obstacles Boeing has faced recently is beginning to be overcome. According to CNBC, as cited in Engadget, the aircraft manufacturer has just delivered its first 787 Dreamliner in more than a year, giving American Airlines one of the nine aircraft it anticipates receiving in 2022.
Following a number of manufacturing issues, Boeing halted production in May 2021 as the Federal Aviation Administration looked into how the business examined aircraft.
In less than a year, the business had to stop delivery many times after identifying potentially harmful manufacturing issues, such as fuselage spacing. Only on Monday did the FAA give Boeing the go-ahead to start deliveries. Due to production flaws and a pandemic severely reducing passenger flights, Dreamliner handovers have been postponed for most of the last two years.
There is a compelling reason to provide the 787 Dreamliner to consumers. Boeing will lose $5.5 billion due to the defects and resulting production reductions, on top of the significant 737 Max problems that resulted in accidents that claimed the lives of 346 people. These deliveries might help Boeing repair its damaged reputation while taking advantage of a resurgence in air travel. Boeing has a bad reputation.
In recent weeks, rumors have circulated that 787 deliveries will restart. Neither Boeing nor the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed this remark.
Boeing told Simple Flying, "We continue to work transparently with the FAA and our clients to resume 787 deliveries." Boeing employees in Seattle, Charleston, Washington, and elsewhere must be relieved to start delivering 787s.
Air New Zealand is Removing Its First Boeing 777-300ER
The first Boeing 777-300ER owned by Air New Zealand is being removed from storage in Victorville, California. For over two years, the aircraft has lain in the desert. Air New Zealand has four Boeings in Victorville, and the goal is to have them all back in the air by the following year.
ZK-OKP is at Victorville (VCV) preparing for the voyage home to Auckland, according to New Zealand media (AKL). Air New Zealand received VH-OKP in 2011.
According to them, each parked jet would require 6-8 weeks to reanimate. ZK-OKP will depart Victorville in late August, stop in Los Angeles (LAX), then return to Auckland for repair and preparations before flying again.
They will join the three Boeing 777-300ERs of Air New Zealand that is currently in Auckland. It's unexpected that an aircraft type that Air New Zealand decommissioned last year has found a second life.
Air New Zealand started storing its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft early in the outbreak. Three of the 777s stayed in Auckland while the others proceeded to Victorville. Air New Zealand announced a retirement date for its 777-300s around 2027 and decommissioned its 777-200s in 2020.
After the epidemic, Air New Zealand would operate two types of aircraft: Boeing's 787 Dreamliners for lengthier international flights and Airbus A320s for short-haul domestic travel.
New Zealand's flagship is back and ready for business. February was slow for long-haul Air New Zealand flights. Seats are few. Air New Zealand's busiest month is July, with significant demand for domestic and international flights. All seven Boeing 777-300ERs will return to service by the end of the following year.
