Boeing 787
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, formerly known as the 7E7, is a mid-size commercial airliner. Initially it was slated to debut in May 2008, but due to supplier and assembly issues, the 787 is now scheduled to debut towards the end of 2009.CNN.com: Boeing 787 launch delayed a third time
Timeline
- December 16, 2003: Announced that the plane's assembly would take place in Everett, WashingtonAviationExplorer.com: 787 Facts
- January 2005: Composite fuselage sectionVought Aircraft.com: 787 DREAMLINER
- December 6, 2006: "Virtual Rollout" conductedOfficial Site: Boeing 787 Program Ends Year with Celebration of Progress
- January 12, 2007: Forward fuselage, Center Wing|center wing and center wheel shipped from JapanOfficial Site: Boeing Closer to Assembling First 787 Dreamliner
- July 8, 2007: First 787 premieredSeattlepi.com: DREAMLINER 101: ALL ABOUT THE BOEING 787
- February 6, 2008: Announced that TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited would produce the floor beamsOfficial Site: India's Tata Group to supply parts for Boeing Dreamliner
- May 2008: Originally scheduled to debutCNN.com: Boeing 787 launch delayed a third time
- Debut rescheduled for 2009AFP: Boeing profit dips, short of estimates (July 23, 2008)
I just want to know who makes the boeing 787 plane
(2 Answers)
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The 787 is made by Boeing Commercial Airplanes at the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington and also at the Boeing plant in North Charleston, South Carolina. According to ...
IS THE 787 THE LARGEST COMMERCIAL (1 Answer)
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Airbus A380 is the largest commercial Airliner, diagram shows.
References
Fast Facts
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Release date
Late 2009
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Cost
$138-$188 million, Daymark Aviation: Airbus A380 vs. Boeing 787</ref>
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Manufacturer
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Status
In production
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3 models
787-3, 787-8 and 787-9
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Cost
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Capacity
Will hold up to 333 passengers
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