Boeing 787 Poised For ETOPS Tests

By Guy Norris guy_norris@aviationweek.com .
LOS ANGELES .

Boeing says the Rolls-Royce-powered 787 is 96% through its test program and will start the final set of ETOPS and functional and reliability tests in June prior to final certification.

Commenting at the Boeing Investors conference, Scott Fancher, VP and GM of the 787 program, says the 787 is “approaching entry into service and making great ...

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