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Boeing Repairs Cracked Parts on New Air Force One 747-8s Amid Cost Overruns
WHY IT MATTERS
The repairs are crucial to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the new Air Force One fleet, with the project's cost overruns already raising concerns about the financial implications for Boeing and the US government.
What happened
Boeing is making progress in repairing microscopic cracks found in the structural reinforcing members of two 747-8 aircraft being converted into the next Air Force One fleet.
The cracks were discovered in longitudinal structures called stringers, which are being replaced under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated procedures.
This development comes as Boeing faces $3 billion in cost overruns for the project.
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Boeing Now Fixing Cracked Parts On New Air Force One 747-8s Amid $3 Billion In Cost Overruns
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