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Another fuel leak problem for a JAL Dreamliner aircraft in Boston

Boston, USA - The Japanese company communicates it has no plans to change its orders for the model

Another problem occurred for a Japan Airlines (JAL) Dreamliner aircraft in Boston: on Tuesday 8 January 2013 a Tokyo-bound 787 was taxiing when the "Logan" Airport staff noticed it was spilling fuel. The airplane was towed back to the gate after about 40 gallons (151 litres) of fuel leaked, as reported by Richard Walsh, spokesperson of the Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates the US hub. According...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148795
Rome, Italy, 01/09/2013 15:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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