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Boeing Stretches Dreamliner Again To Launch 787-10
With the 787-8 now back in service with operators such as Air India, and the 787-9 en route to service entry next year, Boeing has committed to a second Dreamliner stretch to create the larger, longer-range -10 model. (Photo: Mark Wagner)
With the 787-8 now back in service with operators such as Air India, and the 787-9 en route to service entry next year, Boeing has committed to a second Dreamliner stretch to create the larger, longer-range -10 model. (Photo: Mark Wagner)

Backed by five launch customers from across Europe, Asia and North America committing to 102 aircraft, Boeing pressed the “Go” button for its long-anticipated 787-10 development on June 17. United Airlines, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) and Air Lease stepped up to support the stretched, longer-range Dreamliner, and they appear to have been influential in shaping the design and performance goals.