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B-777/200LR: taxi-test completed

Washington, USA - It is expected to take off tomorrow for the first time

Boeing pilots have carried out for the first time last Friday the taxi-test of the new B-777/200LR Worldliner, one of the first steps towards the inaugural flight of the world’s longest range airplane. The new aircraft, able to connect directly any city in the world, is expected tomorrow for its first takeoff from the Paine Field in Everett (Washington, USA) if the weather conditions allows it. The t...

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Rome, Italy, 03/07/2005 15:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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