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Business · 30/12/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

The Boeing Company Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for 777-200, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes

Summary

The Boeing Company is proposing a new airworthiness directive to address potential ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which could lead to a fuel tank explosion and loss of the airplane, by installing an auto shutoff feature and new software in certain aircraft systems.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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