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1/16/13

Japan grounds 787 Dreamliners for safety checks

Boeing Co.'s 787 planes were grounded for safety checks Wednesday by two major Japanese airlines after one was forced to make an emergency landing in the latest blow for the new jet.

Boeing shares sank lower on the NYSE on Wednesday in reaction to the news, losing more than three per cent to $74.46.

All Nippon Airways said a cockpit message showed battery problems and a burning smell was detected in the cockpit and the cabin, forcing the 787 on a domestic flight to land at Takamatsu airport in western Japan.
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The 787, known as the Dreamliner, is Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced jet, and the company is counting heavily on its success. Since its launch, which came after delays of more than three years, the plane has been plagued by a series of problems including a battery fire and fuel leaks. Japan's ANA and Japan Airlines are major customers for the jet and among the first to fly it.

Read more: Japan">http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/01/16/japan-dreamliner-boeing-problem.html">Japan grounds 787 Dreamliners for safety checks - Business - CBC News

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