Yes, it’s another airline getting ready to receive a brand new type of aircraft – except its going to be a rather big customer, being American Airlines.
Except their first aircraft isn’t complete yet – its in assembly.
American Airlines Boeing 787 in assembly – Image, American Airlines via Facebook
As you can see from this image, the plane is missing a fair bit. such as a tail, a cockpit section, and other quite important bits (like passenger amenities).
The plane in Position 1A – where the wing-join to the fuselage is completed.
The plane has moved along since then, and is looking more like a plane.
The American Airlines Boeing 787 in position 1B – Image American Airlines via Twitter
The plane is being assembled in Everett, Washington, with delivery for the first aircraft expected in November, and entry into domestic service initially in 2015.
American have a total of 16 Boeing 787-8s and 26 Boeing 787-9s variants on order.
Hopefully, with the introduction of these planes, more new routes will be introduced, and older 767s can make a graceful exit from service.
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