Dreamliner Design Modification Is 'On Track'

October 18, 2009

Boeing says the side-of-body modification for the Dreamliner is “on track”, but is still not disclosing any details. In a statement released Oct. 16, Scott Fancher, general manager of the Dreamliner program, said:

“The design of the side-of-body solution is on track. Installations of the fittings are proceeding well and we are pleased with the progress we are making on this important effort. We continue to be on track to fly the 787 by the end of the year.”

Boeing said a more detailed update will be provided on Oct. 21 during Boeing’s third-quarter earnings call. The original design put too much stress on composite sections of the wing, causing them to delaminate.

Posted by Doug Smock on October 18, 2009 | Comments (4)

November 4, 2009

In response to: Dreamliner Design Modification Is 'On Track'
RustyWells commented:

Any designer with three decimals in his calculator can mix and match metric & english units. I do it every day.
However, I do firmly believe there are only two systems of measurement, English & WRONG!

November 4, 2009

In response to: Dreamliner Design Modification Is 'On Track'
Cumberford commented:

Who can believe them now?

November 4, 2009

In response to: Dreamliner Design Modification Is 'On Track'
Kummin commented:

On track, huh? I'll believe it when I see it!

October 22, 2009

In response to: Dreamliner Design Modification Is 'On Track'
fdavidmcdonald@msn.com commented:

Dear Mr Smock. Is it true that Boeing is building the Dreamliner by fitting American-made components made using Old English units to foreign-made components made using metric units?
F David McDonald

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