June 21, 201312 yr Now it's Oil. One flight diverted due to low oil level indicator, and another for bad oil filter. Both appear to be United flights http://www.click2houston.com/news/united-airlines-dreamliner-flight-from-london-to-houston-diverted-to-new-jersey/-/1735978/20651514/-/12tggxpz/-/index.html Thanks Tom My Youtube Videos! http://www.youtube.com/user/tf51d
June 21, 201312 yr I think this is problems with the engine supplier and not Boeing but since it is attached to the aircraft it is Boeings fault. Chris Miller
June 21, 201312 yr All Gen X engines and all UA aircraft so either something with UA maintenance or the Gen-X themselves unless it is a sensor or relay. These are normal teething problems though. Have a Wonderful Day -Paul Solk
June 21, 201312 yr Moderator Oh, for Pete's sake. A diversionary landing is NOT an "emergency landing". It is done as a precautionary move. Both aircraft could have safely continued to their destinations. Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
June 21, 201312 yr These are GE Engine problems. Just unfortunate that these are also used by 787 as well. Be it noted that the 787 is exceeding their efficiency predictions by 3%, though are still overweight by 2% (which in time will be corrected). The airlines have been ecstatic over their performance despite the battery trouble which Boeing feels is history now.
June 21, 201312 yr It's a shame that such a technologically and mechanically excellent aircraft will forever be tarnished and sub-par in the eyes of the general public due to rediculous news stories from news agencies who don't understand the first thing they're actually writing. James Bennett
June 21, 201312 yr ...news agencies who don't understand the first thing they're actually writing. So unlike some posters here! Gerry Howard
June 21, 201312 yr Moderator So unlike some posters here! Touché, Gerry! Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
June 21, 201312 yr The difference here is that someone who does know what they're talking about will usually come along and clarify, correct (or, fortunately rarely, belittle the OP), unlike the mainstream media for whom details don't sell advertising space so are therefore unimportant. Then Joe Public winds up with the wrong impression, which sticks... Mike Dryden
June 21, 201312 yr This airplane has had little odd and ends issues, nothing serious. I give Boeing props and still believe its a safe aircraft being developed. You guys got to remember, this is a whole new airplane for Boeing, with tons of new technology. And for the same with Airbus and the A380. They started out a bit bumpy with issues but they are now fixed. People take this stuff to dramatic and don't look inside of the box before having a reaction. -Sean L PPL + IFR, SEL HP/Complex.. LAS WN Ground Ops
June 22, 201312 yr This airplane has had little odd and ends issues, nothing serious. I give Boeing props and still believe its a safe aircraft being developed. You guys got to remember, this is a whole new airplane for Boeing, with tons of new technology. And for the same with Airbus and the A380. They started out a bit bumpy with issues but they are now fixed. People take this stuff to dramatic and don't look inside of the box before having a reaction. Yeah The A380 had wing cracking issues. It doesn't seem to be scaring passengers anymore. Chris Miller
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