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Boeing moves first B787 delivery to 2010

12 December 2008

Boeing has released an updated schedule for its 787 Dreamliner programme that moves the aircraft's first flight into the second quarter of 2009 and first delivery into the first quarter of 2010. 50% of the B787's primary structure – including the fuselage and wing – will be made of composite materials.

 

The new 787 Dreamliner schedule reflects the impact of disruption caused by the recent machinists' strike as well as the requirement to replace certain fasteners in early production aircraft.
 
Prior to the Boeing strike that halted much of the company's commercial airplane work from early September into November, the 787 Dreamliner was to make its first flight late in the fourth quarter of 2008. First delivery was slated for the third quarter of 2009.

 

 

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