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787 Dreamliner aircraft engine problems in Charleston: investigations in progress

Charleston, USA - Debris fell off from the rear of the engine

Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board are investigating on the problems experienced by the engine of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Saturday 28/07/2012 at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina (USA). During a pre-flight test of a 787 some debris of the GEnx engine by General Electric which powers the aircraft fell out on the grass, causing a little fire. The American...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143998
Rome, Italy, 07/31/2012 12:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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