Boeing officially debuted the 787 Dreamliner in a celebration attended by employees, airline customers, supplier partners and government and community officials. The 787 Dreamliner premiere was broadcast live in nine different languages via satellite to more than 45 countries and webcast via www.boeing.com and www.newairplane.com. Journalist and author Tom Brokaw served as the master of ceremonies for the event. Approximately 15,000 people attended the premiere at the Everett, Wash., final assembly factory. Following the premiere, the first 787 Dreamliner will be completed in the Everett factory , inluding the installation of final systems elements, interiors and flight test equipment. First flight of the airplane is expected in late August or September. A total of six airplanes will be included in the flight test program, which will conclude in May 2008 with the certification of the airplane followed shortly by the first delivery of a 787 to ANA. To date, 47 customers worldwide have ordered 677 airplanes worth more than $110 billion at current list prices. The first 787 is scheduled to enter passenger service in May 2008.
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