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Boeing asks to test 787 Dreamliners

February 05, 2013 11:01 pm • Last Updated: October 31, 2014 9:31 am

Federal regulators say they are evaluating a Boeing request to conduct test flights of its 787 Dreamliners, which were grounded nearly three weeks ago after a battery fire in one plane and smoke in another.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the request. Boeing officials didn't immediately reply to a request for comment. Boeing's request to the FAA was first reported by The Seattle Times. A lithium ion battery in a Japan Airlines 787 caught fire on Jan. 7 while the plane was parked at Logan International Airport in Boston. Nine days later battery problems forced an emergency landing by an All Nippon Airways 787 in Japan.

- Associated Press

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