Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
The 787 in question suffered damage to the underside of the nose when it overran the tug while being towed, in May of this year.
Hard to see how the repairs would necessitate removal of the v/stab and the engines(?).
Looks like an aircraft destined not to fly again.
They took the tailfin off the Ethiopian B787 at LHR that was burned and repaired. Stops weather-cocking in the wind as well as they might want build a temp tent, so cuts down on the size of the structure.