News for Dreamliner 787

After 3 months of grounding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today took the next step in returning the Boeing 787 to flight by approving Boeing's design for modifications to the 787 battery system. Sources say engineers would need around four to five days to fit each new battery, so we can expect the first modified B787 Dreamliners back in air in about 5-10 days from today.


Boeing is conducting a battery certification demonstration flight on Line Number 86, a Boeing-owned airplane built for LOT Polish Airlines. The demonstration flight is the final certification test for the new battery system.

View of new 787 battery enclosure, which adds another layer of protection and eliminates the potential for fire. (Door not shown)