In the middle of the Machinists strike, Boeing inspectors in Everett discovered a new and serious problem with the manufacture of the first 787 Dreamliners. Boeing admitted Tuesday that about 3 ...

Fasteners hold aircraft like the Boeing 787 together. But it looks like incorrectly installed fasteners will further delay the rollout of the aircraft dubbed the Dreamliner. Fasteners hold aircraft ...

When The Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner finally takes flight for the first time, now expected in the second quarter this year, it will do so even though some pieces of the composite jet will be held ...

Metal and plastic SNAP-IN panel fasteners can be installed quickly and easily without the use of tools by pressing them by hand into properly-sized, round holes. These fasteners can be installed even ...

Part 1: A-ating Look at the Bolts and Studs That Hold Your Engine Together—We'd Really Be Screwed Without Them! Bolts, nuts, and washers: They're what keeps your engine, drivetrain, chassis—heck, the ...

There’s a wide range of factors that have an effect on fasteners and their reusability. Here’s a look at the major ones and what can be done to limit their effects on fasteners. The drive on a ...