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17/01/2008
Departure Delayed On Boeing's 'Most Environmentally Friendly Jet'
Passengers waiting to board Boeing's most advanced passenger aircraft to date will have to wait a bit longer.
The company has been forced to delay deliveries of the new 787 Dreamliner plane due to production problems.
Now UK-based carriers such as British airways, First Choice and Virgin Atlantic will have to wait until at least 2009 before being cleared for take-off.
The estimated three-month delay puts deliveries 12 months behind schedule to 2009 rather than late 2008 according to the US plane maker. The first test flight will not take place until the end of the second quarter.
Scott Carson Boeing Chief Executive said the firm had continued to be challenged by start-up issues in their factory and in their extended global supply-chain.
However, he also declared that the design and technologies behind the plane remain sound.
The Dreamliner is their fastest selling model to date and has been regarded as the most as the most environmentally-friendly commercial jets ever built.
"We are deeply disappointed by what this delay means for our customers, and we are committed to working closely with them as we assess the impact on our delivery schedules." Mr Carson added.
Boeing has already received more than 800 orders for the plane which is said to be much more fuel-efficient than its competitors, producing 20% less carbon dioxide.
UK carriers British airways, First Choice and Virgin Atlantic have all placed orders.
(GK)
The company has been forced to delay deliveries of the new 787 Dreamliner plane due to production problems.
Now UK-based carriers such as British airways, First Choice and Virgin Atlantic will have to wait until at least 2009 before being cleared for take-off.
The estimated three-month delay puts deliveries 12 months behind schedule to 2009 rather than late 2008 according to the US plane maker. The first test flight will not take place until the end of the second quarter.
Scott Carson Boeing Chief Executive said the firm had continued to be challenged by start-up issues in their factory and in their extended global supply-chain.
However, he also declared that the design and technologies behind the plane remain sound.
The Dreamliner is their fastest selling model to date and has been regarded as the most as the most environmentally-friendly commercial jets ever built.
"We are deeply disappointed by what this delay means for our customers, and we are committed to working closely with them as we assess the impact on our delivery schedules." Mr Carson added.
Boeing has already received more than 800 orders for the plane which is said to be much more fuel-efficient than its competitors, producing 20% less carbon dioxide.
UK carriers British airways, First Choice and Virgin Atlantic have all placed orders.
(GK)
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