Boeing to revamp battery, build bigger box to curb fire, CEO says
United Airlines hopes grounded 787s will fly by June
Posted: February 23, 2013 at 3:22 a.m.
Boeing 787 jets nearing completion are parked at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Congressional officials said Boeing proposed a repair for the 787’s batteries to ensure any short-circuiting won’t lead to a fire.
Boeing on Friday proposed a long term fix for the 787 Dreamliner’s troubled batteries that will keep them grounded until April at the earliest, congressional officials said.
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