Boeing receives certification for 787 Dreamliner with GE engines

Boeing received an amended type certificate today from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 787-8 Dreamliner equipped with General Electric GEnx engines. “This is a great day for our customers and for our team who worked tirelessly to ensure the Dreamliner offers breakthrough fuel efficiency, unprecedented performance and new levels of comfort,” said Larry Loftis, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. “We are pleased to accept the FAA’s confirmation of the safety and reliability of this airplane.”