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8:14 am
Mon June 17, 2013

Airbus Scores On Boeing Before Paris Air Show

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The wide-body Airbus 350 completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France on June 14.
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The Paris Air Show opens today. It’s where manufacturers show off their new planes – and where Boeing and Airbus try to best each other.

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Repairs To Start Immediately
12:02 pm
Fri April 19, 2013

FAA Accepts Boeing's 787 Battery Fix

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A 787 destined for All Nippon Airways waits to be retrofitted and delivered at Boeing in Everett, WA.
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This story was last updated on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it has accepted Boeing's proposed fix to the 787 battery system. It says next week it will issue instructions to operators for making changes to the aircraft.

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Aviation Safety
11:01 am
Fri April 5, 2013

Boeing Certification Flight Complete

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A Boeing 787 takes off from Everett's Paine Field April 5 for the certification flight that could return the 787 fleet to service.
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The redesigned 787 battery enclosure, which Boeing says adds another layer of protection and eliminates the potential for fire.
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Boeing's 787 certification flight has landed.

The flight was Boeing's final certification test for the battery system it redesigned following smoke and fire incidents in January. Boeing Co. said the test would show the Federal Aviation Administration that the new system performs as intended "during normal and non-normal flight conditions."

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The Final Exam
7:12 am
Thu April 4, 2013

Boeing Says Certification Flight Is Days Away

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A 787 destined for All Nippon Airways waits at Boeing's airplane delivery center in Everett, Wash.
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Boeing says a 787 Dreamliner destined for LOT Polish Airlines will take the certification test that could return the 787 fleet to the skies worldwide.

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