The Boeing Company had to ground its fleet of 787 Dreamliner aircraft Jan. 16 after the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive. It was issued after a 787 flight in Japan had to undergo an emergency landing due to a smoldering lithium-ion battery in the cabin.
Beset by two years worth of setbacks, errors, and misfortune, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is finally ready for its test flight this week.
The Boeing Company had to ground its fleet of 787 Dreamliner aircraft Jan. 16 after the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive. It was issued after a 787 flight in Japan had to undergo an emergency landing due to a smoldering lithium-ion battery in the cabin.
Beset by two years worth of setbacks, errors, and misfortune, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is finally ready for its test flight this week.