Boeing Asks To Test Fly a 787
Boeing has asked the FAA for permission to test fly a 787. (Photo: Boeing)
Boeing has asked the FAA for permission to test fly a 787. (Photo: Boeing)

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is evaluating a request from Boeing to fly a 787 to test potential fixes to allow the airplane to re-enter service, the agency confirmed on Tuesday. The FAA gave no word on when it might respond to Boeing, however, nor would it confirm reports that the airplane could fly as early as this week.