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Boeing 777 fasteners due to problems or been fined $ 2.75 million
According to Xinhua News Agency, the FAA said in a statement released on the 26th, which lasted two years before the Boeing 777 airliner to correct existing problems fasteners, in violation of the relevant safety regulations, to be fined the company $ 2,750,000.
The statement said that as early as September 2008, Boeing found installed on Boeing 777 aircraft fasteners do not meet FAA safety standards. FAA related investigations started after a month and require Boeing reply within 20 working days. Although Boeing was later repeatedly submit reform proposals, but not really implemented. Until November 2010, Boeing fastener problem was completely solved.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Fox said in a statement, Boeing has 30 days to respond to the above penalty decision.
Analysts believe that correcting these problems at Boeing after nearly three years, the FAA before making a heavy penalty, which is very unusual. Perhaps, it implies that the Federal Aviation Administration in the implementation of safety standards will take a tougher stance.