Boeing 787s need inspections for leaky water systems that short out electronics

The US aviation regulator is requiring inspections for certain Boeing 787 airplanes. Water from the potable water system has been leaking into the electronics bays, which can damage equipment.

This is a mandatory fix for a specific design flaw. Water and aircraft electronics do not mix, and this issue has been reported multiple times. It means airlines operating these planes must now spend money and time to find and fix the leaks.