FAA approves Boeing (BA) 787 battery fix allowing flight resumption

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Boeing's (BA) Sinnette: Too Early to Determine Root Cause of 787 Battery Issue

April 23, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Amid Boeing (NYSE: BA) getting approval for a fix on its 787 Dreamliner battery issues, some questions still linger.

Mike Sinnette, chief engineer for the 787, commented today that it is still too early to determine whether or not the issue stemmed from... More

Boeing (BA) is a 'Buy' as 787 Back to the Skies - Jefferies

April 22, 2013 7:45 AM EDT

Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating and $115 price target on Boeing (NYSE: BA) after the FAA approved Boeing's design for modifications to the 787 battery system on Friday.

The changes are designed to address risks at the battery cell level, the battery level and... More

Boeing (BA) Will Begin Installation of 787 Battery Modifications; Sees No Significant Guidance Impact

April 19, 2013 3:40 PM EDT

Today's approval of battery system improvements for the 787 Dreamliner by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clears the way for Boeing (NYSE: BA) and its customers to install the approved modifications and will lead to a return to service and resumption of new production deliveries.

"FAA approval clears the way for us and the airlines to begin the process of returning the 787 to flight with continued confidence in the safety and reliability of this game-changing new airplane," said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney. "The promise of the 787 and the... More

Boeing (BA) 787 to Return to Regular Service

April 19, 2013 2:49 PM EDT

Boeing's (NYSE: BA) 787 is set to take flight next week after officials from the FAA approved changes to its lithium-ion battery. The aircraft has been grounded since January due to safety concerns following an in-flight fire. Since then Boeing has been working feverishly to solve... More

FAA May Soon Approve Key Document Needed by Boeing (BA) for Return of 787

April 18, 2013 9:54 AM EDT

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is lower in early trading Thursday amid speculation the the FAA might be nearing a deal to get its 787 Dreamliner back into the air.

Bloomberg noted today that approval of the Project Statement of Compliance by the FAA... More