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Reinforcements installed on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Everett, USA - First flight scheduled within the end of the year

Boeing yesterday announced that it has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner, which first flight, initially scheduled in June, had been delayed to allow these modifications (see AVIONEWS). The modification entails installing new fittings at 34 stringer locations within the joint where the wing is attached to the fuselage. Installations were...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111392
Rome, Italy, 11/13/2009 13:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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