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Boeing 787 could lift off for 1st time Dec. 15

AP - Fri Dec 11, 6:05 pm ET

After two years of delays, Boeing Co. says the long-anticipated first flight of its new 787 jetliner could come as early as Tuesday.

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Boeing 787 clears 2 more hurdles
KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities - Thu Dec 10, 10:13 pm ET
Associated Press - December 10, 2009 10:05 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Boeing Co. says it has completed "final gauntlet" testing on its first 787 jetliner and verified the success of fixes it made to...
Boeing's 787 Could Fly As Early As Tuesday
KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma - Thu Dec 10, 10:12 pm ET
After years of delay, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner could finally take to the air early next week -- as soon as Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Gates sees funding for new bomber in fiscal 2011
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Fri Dec 11, 12:27 pm ET
The Pentagon's fiscal 2011 budget and five-year defense plan will probably include funding for a new long-range bomber for the Air Force, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.
Dreamliner makes history with plastic, outsourcing, design — and delays
Seattle Times - Fri Dec 11, 8:27 pm ET
Boeing's 787 breaks new ground in its construction, its outsourcing and its design — as well as its delays.
This flight unlikely to strike the usual chord here
Seattle Times - Fri Dec 11, 8:26 pm ET
Boeing's 787 is a sorely needed new product to compete against Airbus. It has been billed as a "game-changer," built largely from composites and thus lighter and more fuel-efficient. Made for point-to-point, long-distance flights, it's ideal for a growing Asia.
787 Dreamliner could take flight next week
The Post and Courier - 2 hours 30 minutes ago
SEATTLE -- After two years of delays, Boeing Co. said the long-anticipated first flight of its new 787 jetliner could come as early as Tuesday. Boeing announced Thursday that its window for a first flight would open next week with the actual flight timing dependent on final internal revie...
County plans $76 million in bonds
The Post and Courier - 2 hours 30 minutes ago
Charleston County Council could make $76 million in upfront financing available to Boeing Co. for the construction of its 787 Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston. The county, which would raise the money through a bond issue, put that proposal before a state board that meets next...
Boeing 787 Dreamliner completes key tests
KOMO Seattle - Thu Dec 10, 8:41 pm ET
The Boeing Co. finished reviewing results of tests conducted last month to validate the side-of-body modification made to strengthen the 787 Dreamliner.
Boeing clears 787 test, awaits OK for flight
Everett Herald - Thu Dec 10, 8:40 pm ET
The Boeing Co. has validated the modifications it made to correct a flaw in its 787, pushing the jet closer to first flight. Boeing did not provide a date for first flight yet, saying that it’s still awaiting documentation from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Early Glance: Aerospace companies
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Fri Dec 11, 10:32 am ET
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top aerospace companies are up at 10 a.m.: Boeing rose $.26 or .5 percent, to $55.27. Goodrich rose $.69 or 1.1 percent, to $61.35. Northrop Gruman rose $.57 or 1.0 percent, to $55.36. Raytheon rose $.67 or 1.3 percent, to $52.90.
Dispute over radioactive dirt going to Calif site
San Francisco Chronicle - Fri Dec 11, 2:39 pm ET
Boeing Co. and NASA have applied to the state to haul tainted soil from a partial nuclear meltdown at a former rocket test lab to a San Joaquin Valley dump that's not licensed to accept radioactive waste. The proposal before the California Department of Toxic... San Joaquin Valley - California Department of Public Health - NASA - Nuclear and radiation accidents - Environment
Dow at new '09 high
CNN Money - Fri Dec 11, 10:09 am ET
Better-than-expected reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment lifted big blue chip stocks Friday, but gains were limited by weakness in technology and the strength of the U.S. dollar.
Dispute over radioactive dirt going to Calif. site; Utah possible backup
The Salt Lake Tribune - Fri Dec 11, 6:08 pm ET
Los Angeles » Boeing Co. and NASA have applied to the state to haul tainted soil from a partial nuclear meltdown at a former rocket test lab to a San Joaquin Valley dump that's not licensed to accept radioactive waste.
SC Boeing executives meet with minority business leaders
HispanicBusiness.com - Thu Dec 10, 6:42 pm ET
Decision-makers from Boeing Co. wrapped up a two-day trip to the Charleston area to fill their contact lists with local businesses, possible suppliers and future construction workers who could help build the 787 Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston.
Wall Street set to rise after strong retail sales
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Fri Dec 11, 9:05 am ET
Stocks were set to open higher on Friday after data showed retail sales rose more than expected last month, supporting optimism the burgeoning economic recovery would be sustainable.