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Jetstar speed incident spurs 787 software modifications

Boeing has made two changes to the 787’s flight control software, after a Jetstar Airways 787-8 experienced an erratic-airspeed incident in December 2015.

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Boeing has made two changes to the 787’s flight control software, after a Jetstar Airways 787-8 experienced an erratic-airspeed incident in December 2015.

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