Boeing completes 787 nose

2005-06-28T00:00:00+01:00

Boeing has completed the first test nose section for the 787 at its Wichita, Kansas plant. Boeing says the section, a single composite piece with a high degree of contour, is one element of development activity to prove manufacturing techniques for the new twinjet.

Source: Flight International

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