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Edited June 25, 2015 by David.W

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Boeing’s New 747 Jumbo Risks Dangerous Vibration, FAA Says

 

Boeing Co.’s newest 747 jumbo jetliner faces a risk of dangerous vibrations, known as “flutter,” in limited situations, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Data analysis shows that “divergent flutter,” oscillations of a wing that could cause it to break up, may occur on the 747-8 during a “high g-load maneuver in combination with certain system failures,” the FAA said Wednesday. G-loading refers to the stresses on a plane that can increase during acceleration and turns.

Full report:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-15/boeing-s-new-747-jumbo-at-risk-of-dangerous-vibration-faa-says

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Nippon Cargo Airlines cancels order for four Boeing 747-8Fs

 

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has canceled orders for four Boeing 747-8F aircraft worth around $1.5 billion at list prices.

The carrier originally placed an order for 14 of the aircraft in 2007. It has already taken delivery of eight of the aircraft, and has retained open options on a further two.

The loss of the order will further reduce Boeing’s order book for its largest freighter, and comes as the airframer is reducing output on its 747 series to one new aircraft a month.

More here: http://atwonline.com/airframes/nippon-cargo-airlines-cancels-order-four-boeing-747-8fs

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Boeing announces 747-8 rate cut, $885M charge

 

Boeing will reduce 747-8 output for the fourth time in less than two years and record a $885 million pre-tax charge when the company releases fourth quarter financial results on 27 January.

Starting in September, the 747-8 assembly line will complete 0.5 aircraft per month, down from 1.3 currently. Boeing has already announced plans to reduce the rate to one per month in March.

More: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-announces-747-8-rate-cut-885m-charge-421092/