Boeing Dreamliner

BOEING finally flew its much delayed 787 Dreamliner last week, demonstrating its complete confidence in the aircraft, the day itself wet and murky, some would say typical Seattle.  The three-hour maiden flight was described by the test crew as “completely successful”.  A second aircraft is almost ready to get into the air and a total of six 787s will be used for the certification programme.  ANA is expected to take delivery of the first customer aircraft sometime late next year.  About 840 are on order making the 787 the most successful aircraft in terms of pre-first flight commitments in history. www.boeing.com/commercial

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