Boeing
Dreamliner battery blew up lab in 2006
25 Jan 2013
A devastating lab fire in Arizona in 2006 had shown the extreme hazard posed by Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner lithium-ion battery if its energy was not adequately contained
Boeing halts 787 deliveries, but production to go on
19 Jan 2013
The jet has been flying safely for 15 months, carrying more than 1 million passengers, but has run into problems in recent weeks, including fuel leaks and an inflammable battery
Nightmare for Boeing as Dreamliners grounded
17 Jan 2013
Boeing Co’s 787 Dreamliner – touted as the future of commercial aviation – is taking on shades of a nightmare, as airlines across the world, including India, have grounded the plane over problems related to its battery
Boeing 787 design, production under FAA scrutiny
15 Jan 2013
The 787, the world's first mainly carbon-composite airliner, is considered a revolutionary attempt at cutting fuel costs by around a fifth
US aviation watchdog orders review of Boeing 787s
11 Jan 2013
Incidents involving battery and electrical connections come on top of issues with 787’s fuel lines, a combination of which could cause serious problems
EU asks $12 bn in sanctions against US on Boeing subsidy case
28 Sep 2012
The EU request is the largest penalty ever called for in WTO's history and has been triggered by the US government’s failure to adhere to the WTO’s March verdict to halt all illegal subsidies to Boeing
