The Boeing Company today announced that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner is expected by the end of 2009 and first delivery is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2010. The new schedule reflects the previously announced need to reinforce an area within the side-of-body section of the aircraft, along with the addition of several weeks of schedule margin to reduce flight test and certification risk. The company projects achieving a production rate of 10 airplanes per month in late 2013.
Boeing Chief Financial Officer James Bell also confirmed that the first three 787 airframes will not be sold, and will be written off after taking part in initial flight testing.
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08/27/09 @ 12:32 
787 'will fly by end of year,' Boeing says 
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