The primary concern reportedly expressed by Western authorities was the way the black boxes were handled.
Category: Boeing 787
Why Boeing Never Built The 787-3
We are all familiar with the three types of Boeing 787 Dreamliners: the nimble 787-8, the popular 787-9, and the stretched 787-10. However, during the development and initial orders of the new aircraft line, Boeing offered a short haul 787-3 Dreamliner. Why did Boeing see the need for this aircraft? Who ordered it, and what happened?