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Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries After Halt

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:10:08 +0000

Boeing is delivering 787s again after a four-month halt while it fixed problems that led to smoldering batteries.

FAA Approves Boeing's Plan to Fix 787′s Batteries

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:51:56 +0000

Federal regulators have approved a Boeing plan to redesign the 787 Dreamliner's fire-prone lithium-ion batteries, although extensive testing will be needed before the planes can fly passengers again.

Airbus to Drop Lithium-Ion Batteries in A350

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:28:30 +0000

Airbus is dropping lithium-ion batteries from its new A350 airplane because of uncertainty surrounding the technology that has led to the grounding of Boeing's 787.