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Boeing 787s Grounded over Safety Concerns

HeadlineJan 17, 2013

Europe, India, the United States and Japan have all grounded Boeing’s new 787 “Dreamliner” jets over safety concerns following a series of incidents. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all 787s taken out of service Wednesday, and European officials followed suit today. The 787 is Boeing’s newest jet, and the company is reportedly depending heavily on its success. It has suffered from several issues, including a fire on a plane parked in Boston and the emergency landing of a plane in Japan that had burn marks around its main battery.

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