Boeing identified a production problem in the rear section of some of its 787 Dreamliner jets but that the issue posed no short-term safety concern. After Boeing discovered the problem of its 787 Dreamliner, the company ordered to inspect its Dreamliner.

Separation of a jet’s composite skin is a risk unique to the Dreamliner because commercial jets have traditionally been built from aluminum. While the new materials are intended to save weight and boost fuel efficiency, they also contributed to manufacturing difficulties that slowed the 787’s debut.

The Dreamliner’s two deliveries in January were half a plane less than the current monthly production rate, which is due to reach 10 by the end of 2013. Boeing has completed assembling of nearly 50 Dreamliners to date and has delivered five to All Nippon Airways of Japan.

All Nippon Airways Co., the only operator of the 787, said it will continue flying the aircraft.

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