Second Boeing incident raises questions about 787
- Published: 8 Jan 2013 at 11.45
- Online news: World
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787 that was to fly to Tokyo was grounded in Boston Tuesday following a fuel spill, one day after another plane of the same type suffered a fire, government officials said.
The first 787 Dreamliner is delivered to Japan Airlines at Paine Field Airport in Everett, Washington on March 26, 2012. A Japan Airlines Boeing 787 that was to fly to Tokyo was grounded in Boston Tuesday following a fuel spill, one day after another plane of the same type suffered a fire, government officials said.
"Japan Airlines flight 7 was leaking fuel" as it was taxiing before taking off, said Matthew Brelis, a spokesman for Massport, the local airport authority. Around 40 gallons of fuel spilled, according to Brelis.
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