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Boeing Working on Changes to 787 Power Panel, Updates to Software
Boeing has begun instituting what it called minor design changes to power distribution panels and updates to the systems software that manages and protects

Boeing has begun instituting what it called minor design changes to power distribution panels and updates to the systems software that manages and protects power distribution on the 787 Dreamliner. An investigation into the November 9 electrical fire aboard the second test airplane in Laredo, Texas, revealed the need for the changes, according to the company. Boeing hasn’t yet publicly shared any conclusion on the extent of further delays to certification.

“We have successfully simulated key aspects of the onboard event in our laboratory and are moving forward with developing design fixes,” said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. “Boeing is developing a plan to enable a return to 787 flight-test activities and will present it to the FAA as soon as it is complete.”