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Why Boeing needs a second 787 Line Sooner than Later

Boeing needs a second production line for the 787. Some say Boeing needs to get the airplane flying before worrying about a second line. While there certainly is some truth to this, the two decisions aren’t mutually exclusive…. Read More

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 Posted on July 7, 2009 by Scott Hamilton

 Boeing

     747-8, 787, 787 Line 2, Boeing, Boeing balance sheet, Boeing cash

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