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Boeing was essentially stopped from delivering new 787s between May 2021 and August 2022, as multiple production issues were discovered on the aircraft. These problems began much earlier, namely in H2 2020, when the FAA began investigating production shortfalls related to the shims that fill the gaps between fuselage sections and the smoothness of the inner fuselage skin. While individually these issues did not pose any danger, the combination of the two could lead to potential structural failures on the 787 Dreamliner. Prompted by the fact that eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners were grounded due to a potential safety hazard, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started an investigation into the matter.
Issues continued and, to ensure safety as well as eliminate any production problems, Boeing temporarily halted production of the Dreamliner in May 2021, after the FAA requested more data from the manufacturer. Deliveries resumed in August 2022, when the plane maker handed over a 787 to American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) more than a year after its last
By 30 June 2022, Boeing had approximately 120 Dreamliners in inventory, reducing that number to 115 as of 30 September 2022, the company’s Q2 and Q3 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) filings demonstrated. According to planespotters.net, the plane maker delivered an additional 12 Dreamliners, 10 of which were more than six months old.
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![An aviation photographer's experience at the Presidential inauguration](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/f682pkvvJ1720095345018/AN-AVIATION-PHOTOGRAPHERS-EXPERIENCE-AT-THE-PRESIDENTIAL-INAUGURATION.jpg)
An aviation photographer's experience at the Presidential inauguration
Witnessing the helicopter formation for the Presidential Inauguration in Pretoria on 18 June 2024 was an incredibly unique and exhilarating experience, an opportunity that does not come around very often.
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Jabiru South Africa
Ask the aviation industry about Jabiru aircraft and you will find that they have an excellent reputation.
![EAA Chapter 322 Young Eagles 2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/v3VmIuvUB1720095098966/EAA-CHAPTER-322-YOUNG-EAGLES-2024.jpg)
EAA Chapter 322 Young Eagles 2024
The Experimental Aviation association (EAA) has a long history of engendering the passion for flying amongst its members as well as the youth of the world. EAA is a worldwide organisation with its most well-known event being the annual gathering in Oshkosh for a week of aviation as the largest aviation event in the world at the end of July each year.
![Bat Hawk Aircraft](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/h-mXrqqwk1720094756729/BAT-HAWK-AIRCRAFT.jpg)
Bat Hawk Aircraft
Based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, Micro Aviation SA (SACAA M-628) is the manufacturer of the most affordable Rotax 912 ULS powered light sport aircraft in the world.
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FK 9 Mk vi - RAPTOR
The FK9 Mk VI has just landed in South Africa.
![Sun City plans for sustainable solar energy](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/owNvHFo9L1720094370779/SUN-CITY-PLANS-FOR-SUSTAINABLE-SOLAR-ENERGY.jpg)
Sun City plans for sustainable solar energy
Sun City is going to great heights in its bid to one day take the resort completely off the grid. With all available space on the roof of Sun Central now covered by solar panels, the resort lifted its sights to the roof at The Palace and the Sun City hotel.
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Belgium chposes Airbus H145M for Armed Forces and Federal Police
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), on behalf of Belgium and Airbus Helicopters.
![Maputo airshow 2024 What a treat!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/Vv-3PXnXm1720093517096/MAPUTO-AIRSHOW-2024-WHAT-A-TREAT.jpg)
Maputo airshow 2024 What a treat!
On Sunday 16 June Christine and I returned from attending the Maputo airshow and what a fantastic experience this was not only for estimated 15 000 spectators, but also the members of the media present. As always Brian Emmenis and his team were on top form with a great selection of music. The grand finale with the Puma Energy Flying Lions T6 Harvards was simply beautiful and I saw several spectators with tears in their eyes as they expressed their happiness for the airshow.
![Single-pilot operations and lemon juice](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/cRKxbiRfx1720093297685/SINGLEPILOT-OPERATIONS-AND-LEMON-JUICE.jpg)
Single-pilot operations and lemon juice
Psychology researchers have found that some of the dumbest criminals and the cockiest pilots may have something in common: a hazardous cognitive bias, the Dunning–Kruger effect that hinders self-perception, clouds judgment and leads individuals to overestimate their ability. However, new psychological discoveries may provide a cure.
![ExecuJet MRO Services! South Africa Set to Achieve New Record for Airframe Heavy Checks](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/17210/1751298/wNIlvfAPR1720093047651/EXECUJET-MRO-SERVICES-SOUTH-AFRICA-SET-TO-ACHIEVE-NEW-RECORD-FOR-AIRFRAME-HEAVY-CHECKS.jpg)
ExecuJet MRO Services! South Africa Set to Achieve New Record for Airframe Heavy Checks
JOHANNESBURG - ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, is poised to set a new record this year for airframe heavy maintenance checks. The company's previous annual record was seven, but this year it will complete at least 11 thanks to additional work on Dassault Falcon aircraft.