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Boeing Powers Up Tardy 787
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Published: June 21, 2008
CHICAGO - The Boeing Co. says it has completed the process of powering up its 787 jetliner, marking a major milestone for the much-delayed program.
The "power on" announcement Friday keeps Chicago-based Boeing on track for a first flight this year of the company's first newly designed commercial plane in more than a decade.
The 787 program has been plagued by parts shortages and delays resulting from its unusually heavy reliance on suppliers. Flipping the power switches to "on" confirms the company has been able to work through those problems.
Program manager Pat Shanahan says Boeing has verified that the electrical power distribution system is installed as designed and that it functions as intended.
The Associated Press
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