Boeing will hold up deliveries of more than 90 787 Dreamliners after discovering a defect in production, Bloomberg reports.The company will be inspecting the aircraft for improperly sized shims within the horizontal stabilizer, a small wing attached to a jet’s tail. The company is also working with US regulators to determine whether already-delivered aircraft need to undergo adjustments, while assuring that the production flaw does not present an immediate threat to safety. The mishap is a setback for the manufacturer, which has been struggling to keep pace with orders for its long-haul aircraft, especially ahead of a busy summer travel season.
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