Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes emergency landing in Japan

The world's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner for delivery arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on Sept. 28, 2011. (Xinhua file photo /Ji Chunpeng)

A Boeing 787 dreamliner operated by All Nippon Airways Co. made emergency landing Wednesday morning at southweast Japan's Takamatsu Airport, local media reported.

The landing was made around 8:45 a.m. after smoke emitted inside the aircraft, Kyodo cited firefighters. The plane took off from Yamaguchi Ube Airport earlier in the day, and was heading for Tokyo.

All people on board the plane were safe. The emergency landing was made because pilot detected battery problems soon after takeoff, according to media reports.

Wednesday's incident escalated the crisis for Boeing Co., whose falgship products have suffered a series of glitches.A fire was reported on January 7 aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at Logan International Airport in Boston.

Dreamliner troubles dating back four months include reports of an oil leak, a fuel leak, engine cracks and a damaged cockpit window.