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787 completes first test flight since grounding

Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes 'uneventful' two-hour test flight to gather data on its lithium-ion batteries. A series of battery-related problems have grounded the 787 Dreamliners as officials investigate.
Sleeping air-traffic controllers show that fatigue issue still plagues FAA

FAA official resigns following string of incidents involving sleeping air-traffic controllers. Passenger rights group praises decision to add second overnight controller at 27 airports.
Boeing 747-8 attracts thousands for maiden flight

Boeing 747-8: Boeing preps to launch its newest 747 plane. The Boeing 747-8 took its maiden flight with thousands in attendance cheering on the largest passenger 747 yet.
Sonic boom over Puget Sound rattles Seattle

Sonic boom over Puget Sound: A passenger aboard a float plane that violated the airspace around Air Force One while President Barack Obama was in town Tuesday was stunned to find out about the fuss that resulted.
Sonic boom shakes Seattle after F-15s are scrambled

Sonic boom: A passenger plane unintentionally violated the airspace around Air Force One prompting the Oregon Air National Guard to scramble two F-15 fighter jets.
In Pictures: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing 787: First flight lifts off today

The Dreamliner's first flight Tuesday will test the company's next generation of planes. Here's how to watch it online.