"It would have been a miracle for Boeing to have flown the 787 on time," Emirates President Tim Clark said, adding that the delay would not be a factor in the airline's evaluation of the 787 and A350 for an order for 100 aircraft. Talking to ATWOnline onboard the carrier's latest 777-300ER Ultra Long Range, Clark said the 787 will be "one of the finest aircraft ever built," adding, "If you think about it, there is just so much new technology in the 787; it is no surprise at all there is a ...
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