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Boeing Finishes Firm Configuration for Dreamliner 787-9
Boeing announced today that it has decided on a firm configuration for the next iteration of the Dreamliner.

Boeing announced today that it has decided on a firm configuration for the next iteration of the Dreamliner. The company said it has finished the trade studies required to finalize the 787-9's overall capability and basic design, allowing the OEM and its suppliers to begin detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems. As the partners complete and release detailed designs, production can begin. Boeing has scheduled first delivery of the 787-9 for late 2013.