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What Happens To A Dreamliner Deferred?

Boeing 787
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Two Japanese airlines have grounded their new Boeing Dreamliner 787s after smoke was detected in the cabin of one of the aircraft. Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines currently carry more 787s than any other airlines in the world, but Boeing has filled roughly 800 orders worldwide for the new Dreamliner.

These new safety concerns could affect future aircraft sales. Ross Reynolds talks with vice president and aerospace analyst at the Teal Group, Richard Aboulafia, about what these incidents mean for Boeing.