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Electrical problems on another United's Dreamliner: Boeing and the airline confirm

Chicago, USA - The issue is not in a generator, as previously believed

United Airlines and Boeing have confirmed that a second 787 Dreamliner aircraft experienced electrical problems on last Friday, as well as another 787 of the world's largest airline on Tuesday 4 December (AVIONEWS) and a Qatar Airways 787, grounded since December 9 (AVIONEWS). However, both the manufacturer and the airline communicated that the issue that caused the diversion to New Orleans was...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148381
Rome, Italy, 12/18/2012 17:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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