Boeing has rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, wh...
The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the Everett, Wash., factory.
Boeing's 787 program is on track to achieve a planned 10 per month rate by year-end.
The production rate accounts for airplanes built at the Everett Final Assembly facility, the Everett Temporary Surge Line and Boeing South Carolina.
To date, 50 787s have been delivered to eight airlines. The program has more than 800 unfilled orders with 58 customers worldwide.
Meanwhile the grounded 787 fleet, worldwide has been cleared for commercial flights following approval by global regulatory agencies for Boeing’s 787 battery improvements on April 29. Ethiopian Airlines was the first to resume commercial flights on April 27. Other 787 operators has began test flights after installing improved battery systems.
