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Farnborough, United Kingdom - July 20, 2010

Five experts provided insight into the origins and progress of the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner program at the Farnborough International Airshow Tuesday.

"The team we have gathered here has a cumulative total well in excess of 100 years of experience in creating, building, flying and supporting Boeing jetliners," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial.
"This is a unique opportunity to look across the history of this program and understand where we are today."

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Fancher led the panel discussion.

Panelists included

- John Roundhill, former vice president of Product Development for Boeing Commercial Airplanes;

- Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes;

- Mike Sinnett, 787 vice president and chief project engineer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes;

- Mike Carriker, chief pilot of the 787 for Boeing Test & Evaluation.

Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program, led a panel discussion focused on program progress. John Roundhill, right, former vice president of Product Development for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, was one of the five panelists. Courtesy of Boeing

Roundhill provided the context for the original objectives set forth for the 787 program in 2002.
"Our customers told us they wanted a more-efficient airplane," he said.
"They wanted an airplane that had the seating capacity of a 767 and the range and speed of a 777 or 747."

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"And that is just what we are giving them," said Dailey.
"Every 787 delivered will give airlines an airplane that makes a strong difference in their fleets. In this segment of the market, there is no airplane in service today or on the drawing boards for the future that comes anywhere close to the efficiency of the 787 Dreamliner."

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Sinnett and Carriker discussed the current status of the program.

Sinnett, said, "You'd be hard pressed to stand anywhere on a 787 and not have a dozen different improvements from today's airplanes within arm's reach. The technology we've incorporated is working just like we knew it would."

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Carriker shared a similar assessment of progress on the flight-test program.
"The 787 is a joy to fly; it is performing very well in its flight-test program," he said.

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Fancher summarized,
"On the ground and in the air, the 787 is the airplane that we've been talking about – it's real. It took the expertise and dedication of thousands of individuals around the world to bring the 787 to Farnborough. We're proud of the team and we're proud of the airplane that we have created."

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787 Communications
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Boeing 787 Brings New Efficiencies to Market

Farnborough, United Kingdom - July 20, 2010

The Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner brings new levels of efficiency to airlines as a result of the unique suite of technologies developed and deployed by Boeing and its international team of partners.

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An increased use of composites, more-electric systems architecture, advanced aerodynamics and efficient new engines combine to make the 787 an incredible 20 percent more fuel efficient than today’s airplanes of a similar size.

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Boeing is continuing the flight test program for the 787.

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Boeing Completes Firm Configuration of 787-9 Dreamliner

Everett, Wash., USA - July 1, 2010

Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced the completion of firm configuration for the 787-9 Dreamliner.

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Boeing reached this milestone after years of collaboration with airline customers and partners to determine the optimal configuration for the new stretch version of the Dreamliner.

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“Firm configuration means the airplane’s structural, propulsion and systems architectures are defined and not changing,” said Mark Jenks, vice president of 787-9 development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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Boeing has completed the trade studies required to finalize the airplane’s overall capability and basic design, allowing the airplane manufacturer and its suppliers to begin detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems for the 787-9.

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Courtesy of Boeing

As detailed designs are completed and released, production can begin. The first 787-9 delivery is scheduled for late 2013.

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“We have a disciplined process in place to ensure we have completed all of the requirements for the development stage of the program,” said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
“The team has done a fantastic job to get us through this important milestone.”

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The 787-9 is the second member of the 787 family.
A slightly bigger version of the 787-8, the airplane will seat 250-290 passengers, 16 percent more than the 787-8.
The 787-9 will have a range of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,750 km).

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“We have been working closely with our customers for years to reach this milestone,” said Mark Jenks, vice president of 787-9 development.
“We are excited about the performance and capability this airplane will offer our customers.”

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The 787 Dreamliner is an all-new twinjet designed to meet the needs of airlines around the world in providing nonstop service between midsize cities with new levels of efficiency.

The airplane will bring improved levels of comfort to passengers with larger windows, bigger baggage bins and advances in the cabin environment, including lower cabin altitude, higher humidity and cleaner air.

Delivery of the first 787 is planned for the fourth quarter of 2010.

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787 Communications
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes International Debut

Farnborough, United Kingdom - July 18, 2010

Captains Mike Bryan (from left) and Ted Grady, who piloted the first 787 to land outside of the United States, join Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing (NYSE:BA) Commercial Airplanes, and Jim McNerney, chairman of the board and CEO of The Boeing Company, in welcoming dignitaries and media aboard the airplane.

Captains Mike Bryan (from left) and Ted Grady, who piloted the first 787 to land outside of the United States, join Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and Jim McNerney, chairman of the board and CEO of The Boeing Company, in welcoming dignitaries and media aboard the airplane. The airplane will remain on display for the first two days of the Farnborough International Airshow. Courtesy of Boeing

The airplane will remain on display for the first two days of the Farnborough International Airshow.

It will then return to Seattle for additional testing.

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Boeing, Royal Jordanian Sign Order for Three Additional 787 Dreamliners

Farnborough, United Kingdom - July 20, 2010

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of Jordan, today signed an order for three 787-8s at the Farnborough International Airshow.

The order is valued at approximately $500 million at average list prices.

Boeing and Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of Jordan, signed an order for three 787-8s at the Farnborough International Airshow. Courtesy of Boeing

Direct purchases and leases combined, Royal Jordanian has committed to 11 787-8s.

The Middle East carrier placed its first orders for four 787s in 2007 and also has arranged to lease two 787s each from CIT Aerospace and International Lease Finance Co.

Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is depicted here in Royal Jordanian’s livery.

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International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, London
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International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Dubai
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