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First Boeing 787 engine runs completed

Everett, USA - The Rolls-Royce Trent-1000s were powered for about 40 minutes

Boeing announced yesterday it completed the first engine runs on the 787 Dreamliner. The occasion marks the first all-electric start of a commercial jetliner engine on a twin-aisle commercial jetliner; the engines had been started electronically in test facilities earlier. During initial engine runs, the engines are started and operated at various power settings to ensure all systems perform as...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104889
Rome, Italy, 05/22/2009 14:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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