INQUIRER.net: FAA clears Boeing test flights of 787 Dreamliner

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FAA clears Boeing test flights of 787 Dreamliner Feb 8th 2013, 01:24 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration late Thursday approved Boeing's request to conduct test flights of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft as part of the FAA's battery fire probe.   "As part of our ongoing efforts to determine the root cause of recent Boeing 787 lithium-ion battery incidents, the FAA will permit Boeing to conduct test flights of 787 aircraft to gather additional data," the agency said in a statement.   "These test flights will be an important part of our efforts to ensure the safety of passengers and return these aircraft to service," the FAA said.   Boeing asked the FAA Monday for permission to conduct test flights after the global ... Keep on reading: FAA clears Boeing test flights of 787 Dreamliner Media files: japan-boeing-787.jpg (image/jpeg)

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