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    Boeing completes firm configuration of 787-9 Dreamliner

    July 2, 2010
    EVERETT, Wash., 2 July 2010. Boeing [NYSE:BA] announced the completion of firm configuration for the 787-9 Dreamliner -- the new stretch version of the Dreamliner.
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    Posted by John McHaleEVERETT, Wash., 2 July 2010. Boeing [NYSE:BA] announced the completion of firm configuration for the 787-9 Dreamliner -- the new stretch version of the Dreamliner."Firm configuration means the airplane's structural, propulsion, and systems architectures are defined and not changing," says 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," says 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.

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