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Boeing confirm it will realize a new version of the 787

Seattle, USA - The industry will increase the available seats to greet carriers' requests

A Boeing’s spokesman confirmed the news related yesterday by the "Wall Street Journal" (see for details AVIONEWS) admitting to work to a longer version of the fuel-efficient 787, to try to greet to the strong demand coming from airlines. The new version of the aircraft should have to have 50 more seats that the previous one. "About 12 carriers declared to be interested to the project -said the Seattle i...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 138368
Rome, Italy, 03/29/2006 15:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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