Fri, Dec 14, 2007
Design Work Nearly Complete
Boeing reported this week it is set to begin full production of
the new 777 Freighter, now that engineers recently have completed
more than 90 percent of the design work for the new cargo airplane.
Boeing will start assembly of the first 777 Freighter in early 2008
at its Everett, WA facility.
Suppliers already have begun production of parts and major
components for the widebody freighter. The first 777F is scheduled
to be delivered to launch customer Air France in the fourth quarter
of 2008.
"We designed the 777 Freighter to be the most capable
twin-engine cargo airplane," said Larry Loftis, vice president, 777
Program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are excited to begin
building the first 777 Freighter and to put the airplane into
service so it can demonstrate its unmatched capabilities."
Boeing says the 777 Freighter will fly farther and provide more
capacity than any other twin-engine cargo airplane. In addition,
the main cargo deck door of the 777 Freighter is sized to
facilitate easy direct-transfer shipments with the 747 freighter
fleet, which provides about half of the world's freighter
capacity.
"Our customers have worked with us closely throughout the design
of the 777 Freighter, providing valuable guidance in defining the
airplane's performance," said Kim Pastega, deputy program manager
and engineering leader, 777 Freighter Program. "As a result, the
777 Freighter has been well received by the marketplace, with a
customer base that includes traditional cargo carriers and leasing
operators."
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