Boeing Dreamliner nears first flight
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There is an outsidepossibility it could make a sensational debut at the Paris – Le Bourget AirShow which starts Monday 15 June, but this would mean a disruption to the certificationprogramme, something Boeing might consider overall worthwhile. Latest reportsfrom Seattleconfirm that the first prototype (designated ZA001) hascompleted a rigorous series of tests including build verification trails,structures and systems integration checks and landing gear swings.
With ChiefPilot Mike Carriker at the controls, all flying controls, hardware and softwarewere tested. A simulation included take-off plus manual and automatic landings.During a video conference 787VP and Chief ProjectEngineer Mike Delaney said Boeing has “a couple of key things left to dobefore gaining an experimental flight certificate from FAA to begin flighttesting.”
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