Monday, May 14, 2012

Where is Boeing's 787 inventory - May 14, 2012



I just got updated information on the location of Boeing's 787 inventory that is stored or in re-work around Everett.  The information is quie interesting as it shows that Boeing is focused on getting the late build 787s through change incorporation and out to the flightline.  Many of the 787s that are in the EMC are airplanes 49 to 58 including ones for Qatar Airways, JAL, ANA, and Ethiopian.  This shows that Boeig is focused on getting the late builds out the door first and then going back to fix the early builds which will take more time.

Meanwhile Boeing is flying ZA233 (LN 29, VT-AND) in preparation for delivery to Air India by the end of this month.  ZA237 (LN46) already has had its first engine run and Boeing is saying that its first flight should come within "days" though I expect it to be some time late this week to middle of next week.  This plane will deliver to Air India by the end oof June if not sooner though with Air India things could change given the turmoil within that airline.

8 comments:

United787 said...

What is the EMC?

Uresh said...

Everett Modification Center

JeffinMass said...

How and when does Boeing receive the registration (wing) number for every B787 to be or about to be built?

Joostdg said...

Thanks for the update!

Is boeing using the surge line building for change incorporation?

Uresh said...

Nope not yet, that'll happen in the fall.

Rob said...

very cool update! Thank you!

Joostdg said...

But why are there four planes in 40-24 that is the surge line building right? And what happende to the June start-up target?

Uresh said...

There are two planes in 40-24 right now.