Final assembly of fifth Dreamliner begins
The Seattle Times (5/2) reports, "Boeing has begun final assembly in Everett of the fifth 787 Dreamliner,
which will be the third flight-test airplane." Furthermore, "two ground-test airplanes that will never fly are also under assembly."
The fifth aircraft, once assembled, "will be fitted with an interior and become the first Dreamliner to be configured much as the jet will look like upon delivery to airlines."
Meanwhile, the planemaker, noted that "Dreamliner number one is on track to have its electrical systems turned on in June, with an expected first flight around October."
<< Return To Main News Page
|