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October 28, 2009,
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner a mid-sized, wide-body, twin-engine jet
airliner final assembly plant has a new home. Boeing today announced
that it has chosen its
Boeing evaluated criteria that were designed to find
the final assembly location within the company that would best support
the 787 business plan as the program increases production rates. In
addition to serving as a location for final assembly of 787 Dreamliners,
the facility also will have the capability to support the testing and
delivery of the airplanes.
"Establishing a
second 787 assembly line in |
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"This decision
allows us to continue building on the synergies we have established in When the second line in |
Approximately 55 airlines have ordered around 840 787 airplanes since
the program was launched in 2003. The 787 family of airplanes will carry
200 to 250 passengers on flights up to 8,200 nautical miles (15,200 km).
The 787 will be more efficient, quieter and have lower emissions than
other airplanes while offering passengers greater comfort and the
convenience of direct, nonstop flights between more cities around the
world. |
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