Boeing cleared to test redesigned battery system on 787 Dreamliner

Decision is step towards returning model to air following two incidents involving burning batteries The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's plan to certify a redesigned battery system on the 787 Dreamliner and will permit two limited flights to test it. The move puts Boeing a step closer to returning the troubled 787 to the air after the plane was grounded in January by transport authorities worldwide following two incidents involving burning batteries. Ray LaHood, ...