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Chinese mechanic reports premature damage to GE engine blades on Boeing 787s

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A Chinese aviation specialist has reported that certain high-pressure turbine blades in GE Aerospace engines used in Boeing 787 aircraft are experiencing premature damage. These blades can develop cracks within approximately 1,000 flight cycles, leading to material loss. This situation presents airlines with a difficult decision regarding engine replacement or continued operation under enhanced inspection protocols, raising concerns about the reliability of US-manufactured aerospace components. AI

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Chinese mechanic reports premature damage to GE engine blades on Boeing 787s

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Chao Kong ·

    To fly or not to fly: Chinese mechanic reports short-lived GE engine blades in Boeing 787

    A Chinese aviation specialist has reported that some high-pressure turbine blades in US-made GE Aerospace engines powering Boeing 787 aircraft have suffered unexpectedly early damage, leaving airlines with a difficult choice: replace the engines or continue flying under strict in…

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