This is a state of the art aircraft with a huge number of innovations, including the use of composite materials, so there are bound to be teething troubles. Boeing and the US government had a big vested interest in getting this aircraft out and there must come a time when they have to say 'Just get it out there and we'll sort out the clitches as they arise'. The point where the manufacturer has to jump is a fine one and in any case is governed by commercial and politicalpressures. Watch this space . . .
Last edited by Sunnyjohn; 12th Jan 2013 at 11:12.
Reason: added 'and political'