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Boeing’s state--the-art Dreamliner passenger jet has been grounded Japan, India, Chile and the USA safety concerns. The airliner has been hit a spate technical malfunctions the past month. These range cracked windshields, brake and electrical problems, and fuel spills. A battery fault found Wednesday one Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) planes forced the flight to make an emergency landing. A Japanese transport official described the incident as "highly serious," which means there could have been an accident. Japanese authorities have suspended all Dreamliner flights further notice. Japan’s airlines have 24 the 50 Dreamliners Boeing has sold to date.

The Dreamliner is expected to revolutionize the aviation industry. Its lightweight design, fuel efficiency and advanced safety features mean airlines have been queuing to buy it. Boeing says it is investigating the issues but expressed confidence the aircraft’s safety. A company official has put the difficulties to “teething problems” associated a brand new airplane. Boeing CEO Jim McNerney said: "We will be taking every necessary step the coming days to assure our customers and the travelling public the 787's safety and to return the airplanes to service.” He added: "Boeing deeply regrets…the inconvenience [our customers] and their passengers."