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Boeing’s 787 ecoDemonstrator Takes Flight
Latest round of testing involves more than 25 new technologies.
The Boeing 787 EcoDemonstrator takes off from Boeing Field in Seattle on November 17. (Photo: Boeing)
The Boeing 787 EcoDemonstrator takes off from Boeing Field in Seattle on November 17. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing’s 787 “ecoDemonstrator” flew its first test mission out of Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday, marking the start of a new round of environmental trials expected to last until mid-December. Boeing said the latest tests involve more than 25 new technologies designed to improve efficiency and reduce noise.