Friday, September 26, 2014

Adjustments to 787 delivery schedule for September

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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7 comments:

  1. bankeleleSeptember 27, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    The 5th Kenya Airways Dreamliner arrived in Nairobi this week

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  2. larmeyersSeptember 27, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Hopefully there are a few retired development/test engines to display with the original 3 Dreamliners. Does anyone know if 001 & 002 still have engines installed?

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  3. larmeyersSeptember 27, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I think I answered my own question
    http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/291876/n787ba-boeing-company-boeing-787-8-dreamliner/

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  4. johnv777October 1, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    While I have no inside information, I would like to share an observation.
    The past 3 frames that Charleston has rolled out took to the air within 2 to 2.5 weeks after rollout.
    At Everett, there are 2 frames that rolled out in July and 5 in august that have yet to fly. Even given that Everett paints before the first flight, this adds 7 to 10 days to the process.
    So I can draw the following conclusions:
    1. Charles frames are rolling out more complete than at Everett, or
    2. Everett does not have the staffing to get the frames ready as fast as Charleston.
    Other insights are welcome.

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  5. larmeyersOctober 2, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Uresh, do you know if LN238, which just exited final, is UAL's last -8? It looks like their next 11, through LN365, are all -9's.

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  6. UreshOctober 2, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Yes they have only 12 -8s on order with 11 in service. Unless they order more -8s, it'll be the last one from their original order. They converted some -8s into orders for the -9 and -10.

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  7. larmeyersOctober 2, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    johnv777, it certainly seems that kudos are in order for the quick turnarounds in Charleston, but it seems hasty to question Everett. Of the 18 airframes scheduled for Oct. delivery (which sure does sound like too high a number) the large majority are Everett built planes... and a lot of work going on in the EMC to clear backlog, not to mention they have been reconfiguring the lines.

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