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Boeing towards the Dreamliner's fatigue tests

Everett, USA - To guarantee the new aircraft's longevity

Boeing has started the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test phase after moving the airframe to its structural test rig, located in the company's facility in Everett, USA. This testing is instrumental in confirming the longevity of the airplane Scott Fancher, 787 vice president and general manager, Commercial Airplanes, explained: "Unlike static tests, where loads are applied to the airplane structure to...

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Rome, Italy, 02/02/2010 17:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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