Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner assembled at its North Charleston, South Carolina, facility to United Airlines. The airplane also marks a milestone for the 787 program as the 250th Dreamliner to be delivered. “In 2012, we delivered our first South Carolina-built 787-8, and less than three years later, we’re celebrating another significant milestone – our first 787-9 delivery,” said Beverly Wyse, vice president and general manager, Boeing South Carolina.
NEWS Boeing delivers first South Carolina built Dreamliner 787-9
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