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B-787 Dreamliner aircraft debuts at the Seoul exhibition. But China Eastern cancelled a purchase order comprising 24 units

Seoul, South Korea - The reason: delayed production

Yesterday was marked by the debut of Boeing's B-787 Dreamliner, launched during the opening day of the aerospace and defense exhibition 2011 being held at the "Seongnam" airport in Seoul. The industry is confident in the success of the new aircraft being used by Korean companies, and in the interest shown by the national company Air Korea Aerospace Industries. This enthusiasm was however contrasted...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1134859
Rome, Italy, 10/18/2011 15:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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