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Renewed delays - Boeing's Dreamliner now expected in autumn 2009
Apr 9, 2008, 15:15 GMT
Seattle - The US planemaker Boeing Wednesday announced another delay in the launch of its long-range, fuel-efficient Dreamliner 787 jet, with the first now expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2009.
The Dreamliner 787 was originally supposed to be ready for its commercial launch this May. Boeing has already postponed its launch three times.
Delays for Chicago-based Boeing could come close to those experienced by European rival Airbus, which saw delays of 18 months for its A380 super-jumbo.
Boeing's Dreamliner has been beset with difficulties for a long time which are thought to have been caused by problems with deliveries of the rudder. The 787 holds the record for the most orders in the company's history.
As a result of the delays, Boeing could be facing billions of dollars in sales shortfalls and may also be forced to pay penalties.
However, the company in its statement Wednesday was confident that it would attain its profit goals for 2008.
The first Dreamliner test flight is now been planned for the final quarter of 2008.
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