Boeing's Earnings Unbowed by Dreamliner Battery Crisis
Boeing posted strong first-quarter results on Wednesday that handily beat analyst estimates and showed little impact from the 787 Dreamliner crisis.
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FAA to Approve Resumption of Boeing Dreamliner Flights
The FAA has reportedly accepted Boeing's revamped battery system for its beleaguered 787 Dreamliners and agreed to lift its grounding order.
Reports: Boeing's Dreamliner Could Resume Flights Next Month
Boeing's grounded 787 jetliners could soon be flying again, published reports say.
Cars Powered by Cheap, Safe Batteries Likely Years Away
Used in everything from laptops to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries nonetheless have an image problem following several high-profile incidents involving smoke and fire.
Boeing 787 Test Flights Possible by Week's End, Sources Say
Boeing plans to conduct two flight tests of its revamped 787 battery system, possibly as soon as the end of the week, sources say.
Boeing: 787's Could Be Ready to Fly in 2 Weeks, If FAA Agrees
Boeing expects to finish testing its battery fix for the 787 within the next week or two, but says it's up to the regulators to decide when the planes fly again.
Boeing 787 Battery Was Miswired, Japanese Probe Discovers
A probe into the overheating of a lithium ion battery in an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 found it was improperly connected to the aircraft's auxiliary power unit, Japan's Transport Ministry said Wednesday.
More Nightmares for Dreamliner: Incident Grounds All 787s in Japan
Japan's two biggest airlines grounded all their Boeing 787s for safety checks Wednesday after one was forced to make an emergency landing. All Nippon Airways said a cockpit message showed battery problems and a burning smell was detected in the cockpit and the cabin.
How the Chevy Volt Became a Political Punching Bag
GM CEO Dan Akerson is charged up about the politically manufactured controversy surrounding the Chevy Volt. "We did not engineer the car to become a political punching bag," he said. Tough words -- but rescuing the Volt's reputation will be a tough fight.
What It Will Take to Tap Afghanistan's Potential Mineral Riches
Newly located deposits in Afghanistan could be a source of wealth for an impoverished nation crippled by decades of war. But getting those minerals out of the ground will require years of development and billions of dollars in investment.
