The sixth and final Boeing 787 Dreamliner designated
for flight test is now undergoing final assembly in Everett, Wash. The
airplane, designated ZA006, will be powered with General Electric GEnx
engines.
The first flight test airplane, ZA001, is
getting its paint touched up before finishing factory testing.
Power was brought onto the second airplane, ZA002, in late
February and build verification tests are progressing well.
Production work continues on ZA003, ZA004 and ZA005.
In all, assemblies for 31 Dreamliners are
currently in production throughout the supply chain.
The 787 Dreamliner has orders for 878 airplanes
from 57 customers.
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