Boeing Presents Flight Test 787 Dreamliner to Pima Air & Space Museum

ZA002, the second Boeing 787-8 to be produced and of one of the original 787-8 Dreamliner flight test airplanes, is now on permanent display at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona.

The aircraft flew for the first time on 22 December 2009 and joined what would become a six-airplane flight test and certification program for the 787-8.

The primary focus of ZA002 was testing systems performance.

"Boeing has a strong presence in Arizona and is proud to share this important achievement in aviation history with the community, our employees and visitors," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "The Pima Air & Space Museum is a world-class facility and has been a great partner throughout the years. It's the perfect location to showcase this pioneering airplane."

Scott Marchand, executive director, Pima Air & Space Museum, added, "We are honored to be selected by Boeing to be the custodian of such a significant historic next generation aircraft and to be able to display it to the public from the U.S. and around the world."

A002 is the second of three flight test 787-8s Boeing plans to share with communities and future generations of employees and airplane enthusiasts.