Boeing Responds to Concerns Over Tape on 787 Wing

The tape, identified as FAA-approved 'speed tape,' was used for temporary fixes and does not affect structural integrity.

A UK passenger on a Boeing 787 flight from Manchester to Goa was alarmed to see gaffer tape on the wing, which began peeling off mid-flight.
Boeing clarified that the tape was 'speed tape,' an FAA-approved material for temporary fixes, used to address paint adhesion issues on some 787s.
The company is working on a new black topcoat layer for 787s to prevent paint peeling and has recommended interim solutions like speed tape repair.
Despite the alarming appearance, Boeing assured that the tape does not compromise the plane's structural integrity.
This incident adds to recent safety concerns surrounding Boeing, following a door panel incident on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 and a cockpit window crack on another flight.