Boening 777X structural problems: Further delays

Boening 777X structural problems have been detected in the United States, forcing production of these aircraft to be halted.

The launch of Boeing’s long-delayed 777X aircraft encountered another problem, forcing the company to halt testing and dealing another blow to Boeing’s reputation for quality.

The Boeing 777X’s structural problems were discovered in a component between the engine and the airplane’s wings during a test flight.

Boeing said in a statement that it “identified a component that did not perform as designed” and will replace the part to record “any component learning.” The Air Current was the first to report these problems.

The 777X, touted by Boeing as the “world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine airplane,” was supposed to enter service in 2020.

It was expected to have delivered several hundred aircraft by this time, but has been plagued by delays and cost overruns.

Finding the structural problems on the Boening 777X would mean more time to launch.

Another hurdle could further delay its revised 2025 launch date. Boeing added that test flights of its four-aircraft fleet will resume “when ready.”

It is another setback for Boeing, which is already embroiled in a safety crisis following the mid-air explosion of one of the door plugs on a 737 Max flight operated by Alaska Airlines earlier this year.

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Boening 777X structural problems

Boeing said a lack of paperwork caused the four bolts needed to hold the door plug in place to never be installed before the plane left the factory last year.

The Boening 777X’s structural problems were just the latest in a series of safety and quality issues related to Boeing’s assembly lines.

Those problems have become the focus of multiple federal investigations and whistleblower disclosures, and the cause of aircraft delivery delays affecting airlines and passengers around the world.

Boeing last week recorded a rare victory over Airbus in new aircraft orders in July.

However, it still lags far behind its rival in orders so far this year as safety concerns continue to damage the company’s reputation.

Boeing has lost US$33 billion since 2019, a staggering figure that underscores how far the company has fallen since the days when its name was synonymous with American quality.

Boeing shares were down 2% in pre-market trading Tuesday. The stock is down nearly 30% so far this year.