Boeing has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test and certify improvements to the 787's battery system. Successful completion of each step within the plan will result in the FAA's approval to resume commercial 787 flights.
The Dreamliner was grounded earlier this year after two incidents that saw the Li-ion batteries on the revolutionary new plane catch fire. “Our top priority is the integrity of our products and the safety of the passengers and crews who fly on them,” said Boeing chairman, president and CEO Jim McNerney. “Our team has been…
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