ANA sources confirmed Thursday to ATW that Boeing has informed the airline it will increase the 787 flight test fleet by at least two production aircraft. The additional two aircraft would be used primarily for ground testing and specific flight tests, Boeing spokesperson Lori Gunter told HeraldNet.com Wednesday.
787. Photo: Courtesy, Boeing. ANA sources confirmed Thursday to ATW that Boeing has informed the airline it will increase the 787 flight test fleet by at least two production aircraft.The additional two aircraft would be used primarily for ground testing and specific flight tests, Boeing spokesperson Lori Guntertold HeraldNet.com Wednesday. ATW understands the additional aircraft would be used for ETOPS and reliability testing and would not require heavy ...
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