Boeing delivered its first 787 Dreamliner in over a year on Wednesday to American Airlines, ending a pause on deliveries triggered by a series of manufacturing flaws.
The resurgence of the 787 Dreamliner, a plane often used on long-haul international routes, comes as airlines struggle to keep up with the increased demand for international travel as the airline industry rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic.
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“The 787 is an important part of American’s fleet and this is the first of nine 787s we expect to receive this year. A big thank you to the #AATeam who worked to make today a reality and to our colleagues at the FAA and Boeing for their work during the review process,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom wrote Wednesday.
Shipments of the 787 Dreamliner were halted in May 2021 after numerous production defects were discovered in recent years, including tail problems and fuselage-related gaps, among other problems.
The Federal Aviation Administration cleared the way for deliveries to resume last Friday, approving Boeing’s inspection and modification plan that requires specific inspections to verify each airplane meets requirements.
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The Dreamliner 787 took its first flight in 2009 and typically can seat over 200 passengers.
