Boeing operated a second 787 test flight as part of its effort to gather data on the inflight performance of the aircraft’s batteries.

The main technical problems discovered during two years of SSJ100 operations have been localized and are being eliminated.

Boeing has told UK carrier Thomson Airways that its first Boeing 787 will be delayed, although the new timeline for deliveries remains unclear.

Boeing has flown a test 787 aircraft, the first time a Dreamliner has taken to the air since the type was grounded by FAA because of concern about the safety of its lithium ion batteries.

Honeywell won a contract valued at $2.8 billion from Embraer to supply its Primus Epic avionics system for the second generation of E-Jet aircraft.

American Eagle pilots have filed a formal objection to the capacity purchase agreement between American Airlines and Republic Airways.

Airbus is still comfortable about using lithium ion batteries on its A350 aircraft, which is under development, but has the option to return to conventional batteries.

Boeing has warned Norwegian Air Shuttle of possible delays in delivery of its first 787 due to problems with lithium-ion batteries and FAA grounding of the aircraft.