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Boeing Cleared By FAA To Resume 787 Deliveries

Boeing temporarily halts deliveries of 787 Dreamliner jets

After Boeing addressed recent concerns highlighted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the government on Friday allowed Boeing to start delivery of its widebody 787 Dreamliner the next week.

After checking certification documents, Boeing Inc discovered a data analysis error related to the 787’s forward pressure bulkhead, which caused the government to halt 787 deliveries on February 23. Boeing reportedly responded to the issues, according to the FAA.

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Early on Friday, Boeing said that it has finished the work required to resume making jet deliveries to airlines and other clients.

“We have finished the necessary analysis that verifies the airplane continues to meet all relevant requirements and does not require production or fleet action,” a Boeing representative said. “We are working with our customers on delivery scheduling, and the FAA will decide when 787 ticketing and deliveries resume.”

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On hearing that the problem had been fixed, Boeing’s shares increased and the trading session ended over 1% higher. Boeing said that the February data analysis error it discovered had nothing to do with the earlier quality problems. While carrying out the necessary investigation to address the inconsistency, the company kept producing the Dreamliner.

Three Dreamliners were delivered by Boeing in January. A 787 that the FAA had booked for delivery prior to the start of the halt was transferred by Boeing to United Airlines on February 27. By the end of the month, another 787 is anticipated, according to a spokesperson for United Airlines.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.