The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) shares are trading marginally higher premarket Wednesday. The company reportedly discovered structural cracks in its 777X jetliner during initial test flights, adding to the delays of the long-awaited aircraft.
Boeing identified a failed thrust link—a component linking the engine to the plane—during maintenance, with cracks found on two other aircraft, the WSJ reported on Tuesday.
According to the report, the company plans to ground its four-plane test fleet to replace the faulty component and investigate the issue. Boeing has notified federal regulators and customers.
The 777X, aimed at connecting major cities and ...
