Boeing 787 test-flight plans hit turbulence
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BOEING Co. has again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 jetliner, a hot-selling aircraft seen as pivotal for the company and one that could transform the way it builds airplanes in the future.
The Chicago-based aerospace giant said Tuesday it needs to reinforce small areas near the connection of the wings and fuselage before conducting the test flight, which Boeing had insisted would occur before July. A revised schedule for the flight, as well as first deliveries to customers, will not be announced for several weeks.
The announcement comes as Boeing and European archrival Airbus SA grapple with slumping orders for their jets as the recession dampens demand for air travel and cargo services.
— The Associated Press