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Archive Home > 2013 > January > 17 > FAA grounds Boeing Dreamliners

FAA grounds Boeing Dreamliners

By Dominic Gates / The Bulletin
January 17, 2013

SEATTLE — Following two Japanese airlines’ actions a day earlier, the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday grounded the Boeing 787 Dreamliner until its batteries are proven safe.

“The FAA will issue an emergency airworthiness directive to address a potential battery fire risk in the 787....

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