BOEING last week announced the second birthday of the 787, in fact the
second birthday of the announcement that the aircraft had been official
ly launched. Maiden flight is due summer 2007 with the first of 50
firm orders to ANA delivered one year later. The ”Dreamliner” is the
most successful launch in the history of Boeing, outpacing the popular
747, 777 and even the 737 Next-Generation at the same point in history
relative to launch. To date, 29 customers have made commitments for
393 aircraft ” 350 of those are firm and worth roughly $51bn at
current list prices. The first three years of production are sold out
and demand for subsequent years is said to be high. Nine composite
fuselage sections have been manufactured at facilities in Seattle and
Wichita (Kansas). A demonstration wing box has also been built in
Seattle.
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