Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the FAA approved Boeing’s certification plan for the 787 battery system. Larsen is the top Democrat on the Aviation Subcommitee.

“This is a major step to getting the 787 safely back in the air. I am confident the FAA and Boeing will continue working closely to do all that is necessary to show the planes are safe and can return to service.”