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Old 01-18-2008, 11:35 AM   #11
pgmerle
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Default Re: B787 delayed again?

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC View Post
Hopefully, Boeing will be able to make it up by increasing their production rate down the road. I will expect some "turbulence" during the first 3-6 months of production, which is normal for any new aircraft. As for testing and certification, I really hope Boeing won't stick to their compressed schedule as it is a very risky move. After all, we don't like hear about a 4th delay, do we?
I am afraid that boeing's problem is not with the production line, at least for now.
Their main issue is the construction of the 7 test airframes and the validation/certification of the 787 solution. Once that done, Production of the models will resume (rather say start in fact).
I am honestly really anxious to see this bird airbone!
But I am also pretty sure that there will be further delays. The delivery targets announced for 2009 are clearly "optimistic".
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