Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner today to Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) following a three year delay.
Boeing suffered a number of setbacks during its test flights which added to the delays.
Made from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public.
In addition to providing airlines with unprecedented fuel economy and low operating costs, the 787 features a host of new technologies that greatly enhance the passenger experience.
The plane was presented to launch customer ANA at a ceremony in Washington adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled.
More than 500 employees representing the 787 program walked alongside the all-new jetliner to present it to ANA executives as a crowd of thousands looked on.
“Today we celebrate a significant moment in the history of flight,” said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and CEO.
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