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United Airlines Names First International Routes for 787
The first Boeing 787 for delivery to United Airlines made its first production flight on August 19, flying from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. (Photo: United Airlines)
The first Boeing 787 for delivery to United Airlines made its first production flight on August 19, flying from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. (Photo: United Airlines)

United Airlines has announced the first international routes for its soon-to-arrive Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The Chicago-based carrier, which is the North American launch customer for the 787, has said that it expects to place five 787s into service this year. It will take delivery of its first Dreamliner in late September.