Original Schedule – May 08, October 07 – 4Q08, January 08 – 1Q09
April 08 – 3Q09, December 08 – 1Q10, August 09 – 4Q10,
August 10 – mid-1Q11, January 11 – 3Q11
Boeing has again placed its stake in the ground for the eighth time, marking the third quarter of 2011 for first delivery of its flagship 787 Dreamliner to Japan’s All Nippon Airways, though the company says answers to larger questions will have to wait.
“Anything beyond first delivery is being dealt with at the quarterly results call,” says Boeing.
Boeing’s announcement walks a fine line that addresses the uncertainties around the “the work we believe remains to be done” and requirements of the FAA, while simultaneously acknowledging the uncertainty by emphasizing that the updated plan adds additional time to the schedule for tests “that may be needed to complete certification activities”.
Here’s a brief list of the vital questions that remain outstanding:
- Beyond first delivery, how many 787s is the company aiming to deliver in 2011?
- Will 180 minute ETOPS certification be achieved along with initial FAA/EASA certification?
When will the first 787-9 be delivered? - Is Boeing’s plan still to reach 10 deliveries per month in 2013?
- How long will it take to rework the existing 787 fleet beyond the electrical hardware and software changes?
Boeing’s fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings call is scheduled for January 26.
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