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The plane you are referring to in that article is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. NOT the 777 that is missing.
The 787 has or had major problems with the batteries starting on fire.
ETA: From the article: Earlier commercial airplane models, such as the 777, 747 and MD-11, used nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries, which are heavier, larger and less powerful.
Yes, I realize that the article referred to the 787. Perhaps I misheard the news report and the person who was doing the commentary. Wouldn't be the first time!