Tag: Lightning
NEWS Nov 03, 2026 FAA Orders Fuel Tank Inspections on 60 US Boeing 787s Over Lightning Ignition Risk The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 60 US-registered Boeing 787s to address a fuel tank ignition hazard tied to lightning strikes. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 09, 2023 An Oversimplified Guide to Aircraft Lightning Strikes Lightning strikes aircraft all the time, but is it something to fear? Typically not, as aircraft are well-engineered to withstand strikes. Read More →