747-8 troubles, the latest news...
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I know they have been dealing with a wing tip vibration issue. Relocating the inboard engine strut? If so, expect entry-into-service around 2013.
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This delay is no big deal, its not as if anyone wants to buy the thing anyhow...I know they have been dealing with a wing tip vibration issue. Relocating the inboard engine strut? If so, expect entry-into-service around 2013.
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http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1448747-8 Freighter Delivery Schedule for Mid-Year 2011
EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced a schedule change for the 747-8 Freighter with first delivery now expected mid-year 2011. The company also announced steps it is taking to support the new schedule, including adding a fifth airplane to the flight-test fleet.
The company previously indicated that, following recent flight-test discoveries, there was a high probability the first 747-8 Freighter delivery would move into 2011. The new delivery schedule follows a thorough assessment of the expected cumulative impact of these discoveries, which include a low-frequency vibration in certain flight conditions and an underperforming aileron actuator. While neither issue requires structural changes to the airplane, they have led to disruptions to certification testing, which the program was unable to offset within the prior schedule.
This schedule change is not expected to have a material impact on Boeing's 2010 financial results.
"We understand the issues encountered in flight test and are working through the solutions," said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager, Airplane Programs, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We recognize our customers are eager to add the 747-8 Freighter to their fleets, and we understand and regret any impact this schedule change may have on their plans to begin service with the airplane. With that said, the 747-8 Freighter is demonstrating the capabilities our customers need to be successful and we are confident in the value it will bring them upon certification and delivery next year."
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Rollout scheduled for February 13
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It is a giant candy cane. They made me wear sunglasses.
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Was the livery designed by Coca-Cola?
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There's a reason I put this picture in the "troubles" thread. Apparently the paint department forgot what blue looks like.Was the livery designed by Coca-Cola?
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It doesn't show up in the photos, but the paint has glitter specks in it. Blingtastic!
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Superb.It doesn't show up in the photos, but the paint has glitter specks in it. Blingtastic!
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And surely it also has hydraulics .It doesn't show up in the photos, but the paint has glitter specks in it. Blingtastic!
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Nice wings!
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How long to replace all the fasteners?
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Come again?How long to replace all the fasteners?
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One at a time. Next.How long to replace all the fasteners?
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Isn't it traditional to place small logos of all the airlines that have purchased the new aircraft somewhere on the front of the fuselage?
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Fixed. Thank you dissapearing edit button.One at the time. Next.How long to replace all the fasteners?
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See that small Lufthansa crane next to the front door?Isn't it traditional to place small logos of all the airlines that have purchased the new aircraft somewhere on the front of the fuselage?
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Now that's what I call good moderating. Thank you, el!Fixed. Thank you dissapearing edit button.
One at the time. Next.
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no.Come again?How long to replace all the fasteners?
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Damn.no.Come again?How long to replace all the fasteners?
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Granny's had a face lift and a boob job.
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Hawt!Granny's had a face lift and a boob job.
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Paint an "8" on it an Asian decisionmakers will buy it.Granny's had a face lift and a boob job.
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