Looks like there's some adjustment to the 787 delivery schedule for September. Looks like the delivery of ZA246 (LN 208, VT-ANR) is being pushed back a bit but there isn't a new delivery date on this as of yet.
Also the line move in 40-24 has been delayed as engineers try to work an issue on ZB005 (LN 236, ZK-NZG) which requires it to be back inside. There isn't any word on when the line move will pule to allow the next aircraft to start final assembly.
Meanwhile ZA817 (LN 241, N800AN) for American Airlines is sitting in position 3 in 40-26 still waiting for its engines to be attached. There is some unknown issue and the first 787 for American won't have them hung until next week.
ZA003, the third 787-8 test flight aircraft, was also flown to Boeing Field earlier today as it is going to be prepared for display at Seattle's Museum of Flight. No word on the fate of the other two undeliverable test airplanes but I wouldn't be surprised if they end up in Museums as well. I doubt that they would be exhibited with actual engines as that would be expensive.
At this rate it does appear that Boeing will not make 10 deliveries this month and may have to settle for 9 or fewer.
Lastly, some anonymous readers have sent me pictures of ZA006 on the Charleston flight line and I'd like to share them with you.
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