Boeing 787 update

BOEING is making very positive noises regarding delivery by the end of November of the first 787 to ANA, who presumably plan to introduce the aircraft into service actually in 2010.  Type inspection, the first part of the certification process, is imminent following the successful completion of flutter and structural wing bending tests.  The fifth flight test aircraft and the first powered by GEnx-1B engines, is being prepared for its maiden flight, currently scheduled for 8 May.  On 12 May the Farnborough Airshow organisers are holding a press day when an announcement could be made regarding participation of that aircraft and the 747-8F.  At the Everett, Seattle, assembly facility there are now 20 ‘planes on the production line. www.boeing.com/commercial

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