It's still a storm in Boeing's skies. After the troubles in Japan, American authorities have ordered all US-registered Model 787s to remain grounded until further notice. Yesterday two Japanese companies, Jal and Ana, had decided to suspend flights due to a problem with the aircraft battery. Today Tokyo followed the path traced by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), leaving all suspect vehicles on the ground. The same decision was taken in India and Chile. The order from the American Federal Authority, in any case, concerns only United Airlines, the only US company to have 787s in its fleet, with six examples of the renamed aircraft " Dreamliners”.
“Before new flights – reads the note released by the FAA – operators of Boeing 787 aircraft registered in the United States will have to demonstrate that the batteries are safe. The FAA will work with manufacturers and carriers to resolve issues to allow the 787 fleet to resume flying as quickly and safely as possible.
"After the FAA's decision - said today the Japanese Deputy Minister of Transport, Hiroshi Kajiyama - the Boeing 787 will not be allowed to fly until the safety of their battery is guaranteed".
Ma Boeing CEO Jim McNerney, there is no: “We are confident that the 787 is safe and we are convinced of its absolute integrity – he said -. We are taking all necessary steps to reassure our customers and passengers of the reliability of aircraft in service. The safety of passengers and crew flying on aircraft is our priority. Boeing is committed to working with the FAA to find answers as soon as possible."
Yesterday a Boeing 787 of the Japanese company Ana departed from Yamaguchi Ube, in western Japan, was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off due to a battery failure.
