FAA Ends Boeing Dreamliner Grounding

The three-month grounding of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner aircraft ended Friday.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescinded the mandatory grounding of the 787 Dreamliner and said Boeing has demonstrated that redesigned batteries on the 787 are safe.

The agency grounded all domestic Dreamliner aircraft in January after several overheating incidents involving the aircraft’s lithium ion batteries. European regulators soon joined the grounding, and the Journal reports they are expected to follow suit if the FAA lifts the order.

Boeing made internal enhancements, including a new protective metal container, to prevent fires and remove smoke or toxic fumes from the aircraft.

Engineers at Boeing's Defense, Space & Security location based in Hazelwood helped design the Dreamliner. It is a $32 billion business with 14,730 local employees.

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