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Boeing is maintaining that the 787 's maiden flight will occur during the fourth quarter of this year. A Boeing spokesman stated the airframer will have "more specific airplane performance data following flight testin...

Author: Mary Kirby

Date: 09 October 2008

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 So is it going to happen or not? I would vote no at the moment, especially with all the current strike issues and the associated loss of production.

 They really need to get it into the air though if they are to keep the whole industry from having a go at their production ability.

I'll believe it when I see it! There is no communication at all now between Boeing and the two unions!

 According to Flightblogger talks have broken down again!

 This strike must be biting hard on Boeing now and i can't see much of a possibility for an 2008 first flight