Boeing 787

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.