FAA proposes mandatory sensor fix for Boeing 787

• The FAA has proposed requiring a fix for the Boeing (BA) 787-8 Dreamliner due to "numerous reports of failures of proximity sensors" on the plane's wings.
• A sensor failure could cause the plane to go off the runway while landing on a short runway or in adverse weather.
• The new rule would require 787-8 operators to replace the slat skew detection mechanism assembly within two years of the date the directive takes effect.
• Through the end of October, Boeing has delivered 197 787-8s worldwide.