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The 787 continues testing

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A Boeing 787 has taken to the air today as part of the test campaign to get it certified for type and commercial flight again. This was the first time one took to the air since 11th February 2013, and the 2nd time since the commercial fleet was grounded - which is going on for over 2 months. The flight today was a 135 minute "check flight", using a LOT Polish Airlines 787 … [Read more...]

FAA Approves the Boeing 787 fix

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It seems that Boeing has made enough of the right noises to get the fix approved and passed by the FAA, with the FAA approving Boeing's proposal to fix battery issues on the 787, allowing them conduct limited test flights on two aircraft even as a safety investigation continues. The fix involves three layers of protection to prevent overheating of the lithium-ion batteries … [Read more...]

787 Watch: Boeing proposes a fix…

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It's time for another edition of 787 watch, with late breaking news that Boeing is proposing a fix to the 787 issues. The FAA has released a statement Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari, FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta and other FAA officials met with senior executives from The Boeing Company today to discuss the status of ongoing work to address 787 battery … [Read more...]

787: Two Test Flights… Flights “Uneventful”

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With a single frame cleared to fly Boeing 787 ZA005 - part of the cadre of 787's used for testing the fleet have had two test flights, all took off and landed without an issue The first test flight took place on 9th February, and departed from Boeing Field with a crew of 13 on board – all Boeing pilots and flight test personnel. The flight lasted 2 hours and 19 minutes … [Read more...]

Boeing cleared to fly test flights with the 787

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Following the successful flight of a Boeing 787 yesterday, Boeing have been cleared to conduct test flights with the Dreamliner by the Federal Aviation Administration . The FAA agrees with Boeing that test flights are an important part to ensure passenger safety, and the eventual return to service of the 787 fleet.  The purpose of the test flights will be information about … [Read more...]

A Dreamliner takes to the air..

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Boeing have managed to rescue one of its grounded 787's today, forming flight Boeing 382 from Fort Worth Meacham International airport to Paine Field in Everett, Washington according to Flight Aware A bit of digging indicates that this plane was stuck at a paint shop at For Worth Meacham and was due to be ferried back to Boeing - just before the grounding of the class took … [Read more...]

787 Update: Boeing requests to fly test flights

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3 weeks into the grounding, and we have fresh news today from the manufacture of the 787 - Boeing - who wish to conduct test flights. The airframer is seeking permission from the US Federal Aviation Administration to take the bird back into the skies. According to CNBC: Through the testing of batteries and review of data, Boeing believes it now is to the point where … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines delays Tokyo – Helsinki route due to 787 groundings

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As we go into week 3 of the grounding of Boeing 787's, Japan Airlines has confirmed it will not be operating its Tokyo Narita - Helsinki route. The route which announced way before the 787 groundings and due to commence on the 25th February was to be operated 4 times a week. Since the grounding of the fleet since the 16th January, a lot of airlines have managed to cover … [Read more...]

Boeing goes on the defensive again over 787 batteries

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Boeing it seems is on the full defensive on the use of Lithium-Ion Batteries in its 787 Dreamliner plane in a rebuttal from Elon Musk (of Tesla Cars and SpaceX) who states the batteries shipped to Boeing are "fundamentally unsafe". As you're all aware, the 787 Dreamliners are all sitting on the ground after two battery incidents with the aircraft. In the FlightGlobal … [Read more...]

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