Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner at Increased Production Rate
Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner at Increased Production Rate
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EVERETT, Wash., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the Everett, Wash., factory. Boeing's 787 program is on track to achieve a planned 10 per month rate by year-end. The production rate accounts for airplanes built at the Everett Final Assembly facility, the Everett Temporary Surge Line and Boeing South Carolina. To date, 50 787s have been delivered to eight airlines. The program has more than 800 unfilled orders with 58 customers worldwide. A video feature on the rate increase can be found at this link: http://bit.ly/12iSIHa. Contact: Scott Lefeber 787 Communications +1 425-266-5824 scott.s.lefeber@boeing.com Photo and caption are available here: http://boeing.mediaroom.com SOURCE Boeing
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