Boeing conducts another test flight of 787 jet

April 1, 2013 @ 2:52 pm

SEATTLE (AP) - Boeing Co. conducted another test flight of its 787 passenger jet over the West Coast.

The company said Monday's flight was designed to test system upgrades and not to check operation of the plane's batteries.

Airlines have 50 of the planes, which Boeing calls the Dreamliner. But they're still grounded after two of them overheated in January. Boeing is trying to assure regulators that after some design changes, the batteries are safe. Boeing expects to make at least one battery-test flight.

On Monday one of the 787s made a 2-hour flight from the Seattle area to Moses Lake, Wash., then returned to Boeing Field. Boeing conducted one test flight of the 787 last week and two in February.

Boeing shares fell 60 cents to close at $85.25. The stock is up 13 percent so far this year.


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  • CH wrote...
    Boeing Co. has billions of dollars tied up in research on the 787
    February 9, 2013 4:03 pm
    no government grant?
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  • Ontos wrote...
    Just overdue for delivery by years
    March 25, 2013 11:03 am
    And still not certificated for commercial service.
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  • CH wrote...
    why did they fly inland [east]
    February 9, 2013 4:10 pm
    and not over the Pacific [west]?
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  • SirChaos wrote...
    International Waters vs. USA
    February 9, 2013 5:57 pm
    That's my bet.
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  • shark75 wrote...
    There are more runways inland
    February 9, 2013 5:57 pm
    and just as few people :P
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  • CH wrote...
    International Waters vs. USA
    February 10, 2013 4:51 pm
    International waters are said to begin 25 miles from the coast of a country. Lot of room for the test. There are more runways and houses inland to hit. So why not play it safe ditch the plane in the water? So when the testing is done they can tell the FAA the plane is safe like they did the first time?
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  • CH wrote...
    Boeing wraps up 787 test flights for now
    February 11, 2013 12:52 pm
    gives the report to FAA that the planes are safe and deliver them to airline customers. Lets Fly High in the Dreamer!
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