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Boeing requests Dreamliner test flights

Boeing requests Dreamliner test flights

Boeing Co has requested the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to conduct test flights on its 787 Dreamliner, raising speculation it has made progress in finding a solution to the technical issues that grounded the fleet last month.

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Boeing Co has asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for permission to conduct test flights of its 787 Dreamliner, suggesting the company is making progress in finding a solution to the battery problems that grounded the entire 787 fleet last month.

Boeing said it has submitted an application to conduct test flights, confirming a report in the Seattle Times. The newspaper reported that the FAA might grant permission as soon as Monday night, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. The FAA said it is evaluating Boeing’s request.

Boeing would test a potential fix for the problem that caused two batteries to burn on 787s last month, the paper said. But passenger flights would still be weeks if not months away, the paper said, citing two sources.

(REUTERS)

Date created : 05/02/2013 
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I have pointed out the

by newsjet1 - 09/02/2013 - 23:54

I have pointed out the problem with this situation in a previous comment and I''l say it again here Lithium is fine the design flaw is insufficient storage or ballast of energy overflow.

Batteries are great in redundant situations however one would be hard pressed to rely on them as a primary source of energy their is more than enough to go around with either the GE or Rolls Royce power plants located on either wing.

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