Boeing delivers first 787 since May 2021
Boeing on Wednesday delivered the first 787 since May 2021, a major milestone for the US planemaker that has faced production problems with its Dreamliner.
American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom confirmed the delivery in an Instagram post, saying, “This is the first of nine 787s we expect to receive this year.”
→ Australian Bonza receives its first Boeing 737 MAX.
The aircraft, a 787-8, was delivered in Charleston, South Carolina, and is expected to enter commercial service in the coming weeks.
Including this delivery, American currently has 47 active 787 family aircraft in its fleet with an additional 42 on order.
Boeing said the resumption of deliveries follows “thorough engineering analysis, verification and rework activities to ensure all aircraft meet exact specifications and regulatory requirements.”
Related Topics
Qantas Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR Lands in Australia for First Time After Completing Long-Haul Test Flight
Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Low-Key Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough Airshow: BermudAir Becomes New A220 Customer as flynas Orders More Airbus Jets
Farnborough Airshow: Airbus Secures New Orders from Shohin Airlines and Philippine Airlines
Plataforma Informativa de Aviación Comercial con 13 años de trayectoria.