Sat, Jul 03, 2010
Boeing Completes Firm Configuration Of 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing announced Thursday that it has completed the firm
configuration for the 787-9 Dreamliner. The announcement comes
after years of collaboration with airline customers and partners to
determine the optimal configuration for the new stretch version of
the Dreamliner.
"Firm configuration means the airplane's structural, propulsion
and systems architectures are defined and not changing," said Mark
Jenks, vice president of 787-9 development, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. Boeing has completed the trade studies required to
finalize the airplane's overall capability and basic design,
allowing the airplane manufacturer and its suppliers to begin
detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems for the
787-9. As detailed designs are completed and released, production
can begin. The first 787-9 delivery is scheduled for late 2013.
"We have a disciplined process in place to ensure we have
completed all of the requirements for the development stage of the
program," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of
the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The team has done a
fantastic job to get us through this important milestone."
The 787-9 is the second member of the 787 family. A slightly
bigger version of the 787-8, the airplane will seat 250-290
passengers, 16 percent more than the 787-8. The 787-9 will have a
range of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles. "We have been working
closely with our customers for years to reach this milestone," said
Mark Jenks, vice president of 787-9 development. "We are excited
about the performance and capability this airplane will offer our
customers."
Boeing says it remains on track for delivery of the first 787 to
launch customer ANA in the fourth quarter of of this year.
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