タグ: “Hainan airlines”

(Boeing Image)

The Civil Avaition Administration of China (CAAC) on May 23, issued a Validation of Type Certificate for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The certificate means that the aircraft is compliant with Chinese aviation regulations, and clears the way for delivery of  787 Dreamliners ordered by Chinese airlines.

 The 787 was grounded in January 2013 following two battery overheating incidents. After modifications  were made to the lithium-ion batteries and a new casing added, U.S. approval was given in April for the resumption of service. 

Air China has ordered 15 of the 787s, while China Southern Airlines has ordered 10, and Hainan Airlines another 10.

 CAAC announcement (Chinese) : http://www.caac.gov.cn/

Boeing 787 website showing customers: http://www.newairplane.com/welcome/?gclid=COnu4ebLrrcCFWhZpgodxhcAzg