Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:43am on 08 Feb 2024,Thursday International
A UK passenger aboard a Boeing 787 flight from Manchester to Goa was shocked to see silver tape on the wing of the aircraft. David Parker, 62, observed the tape peeling off mid-flight. Boeing clarified that the material was "speed tape," assuring its safety and stating it doesn't compromise structural integrity. The incident follows recent concerns over Boeing aircraft, including a door panel blowing off a 737 MAX 9 jet last month. The National Transportation Safety Board reported missing bolts on the Alaska Airlines-operated plane. Boeing is addressing paint adhesion issues on some 787s.
