Boeing Changes Dreamliner Schedule

By Robert Davis
Nov 25 2010

Boeing, the largest US aircraft maker, announced today that they would change the schedule of testing of their “Dreamliner” airplane.

The Dreamliner, also known as a 787, is expected to be the largest and most luxurious of all airplanes in the world. The plane was tested last month and an on-board fire led to the cancellation of further testing until the matter was solved.

The company announced that foreign matter leaning against one circuit board led to the fire.

Boeing announced plans to build the planes five years ago. The craft are designed to offer comfort and space to customers that are willing to pay the higher price for tickets. Each plane will feature full bar, sleeping chairs and plenty of room to move.

At this time the Dreamliner project is three years behind schedule. Boeing announced that the 787 would not be available for commercial flights until 2015 if all testing is positive in the near future.

Boeing has been criticized for building such an airplane during the difficult economic times. They have seen shrinking stock prices and inflating costs since taking on the massive plans.

Over the years Boeing has developed some of the most impressive airplanes that are still used in commercial airlines around the world. However, recent years have shown that the competitors in the market have created problems for the leader.

But Boeing continues to win the major contracts for those that are seeking new aircraft in the market and they still have increasing profits to show for it.