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More Dreamliners grounded

Boeing 787 Dreamliners have been grounded for safety checks in the US, India and parts of Europe. Two major Japanese airlines grounded their planes yesterday after one was forced to make an emergency landing.

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Air safety investigators examining Boeing battery

The National Transportation Safety Board has been examining the battery from the Japanese Boeing 787 Dreamliner which was forced to make an emergency landing in Boston. Initial investigations show it was swollen from overheating. The battery will now be taken apart.

Burned power unit battery from a Boeing 787 Credit: National Transportation Safety Board
The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder will also be examined Credit: National Transportation Safety Board

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