JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo) has grounded a Boeing 787-8 (JA834J) at Narita International Airport (NRT) near Tokyo today after white smoke was observed venting from the main battery yesterday afternoon (January 14). The battery showed signs of melting. The event happened during normal maintenance when the aircraft was on the ground.
JAL now operates 13 Boeing 787-8s.
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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. JAL’s Boeing 787-8 JA824J (msn 34834) arrives in Bangkok.
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