Boeing 787 Dreamliner completes flight testing for type certification

Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the 787-8 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce engines this weekend. The final flight occurred on August 13th onboard ZA102, the ninth 787 to be built. Capt. Mike Carriker, chief pilot for the 787 program, brought ZA102 back to its home base at Paine Field in Everett, following a 90 minute flight that originated in Billings, Mont. During the flight, the 14-person crew completed simulations of a dispatch with a failed generator and failed fuel flow indication. Flight testing continues for 787s with GE engines and for Boeing test points not related to certification.