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Boeing postpones first scheduled flight of 787 Dreamliner

Everett, USA - First delivery now expected in early 2009

"Boeing announced that first flight of the 787 has been moved from the end of the first quarter of this year to around the end of the second quarter to provide additional time to complete assembly of the first airplane. Deliveries are now expected to begin in early 2009, rather than late 2008. Over the next several weeks, Boeing will be working with its customers and suppliers to assess the specific...

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Rome, Italy, 01/17/2008 12:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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