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Boeing delivers 1st Dreamliner to American Airlines in over a year

Boeing delivers 1st Dreamliner in over a year
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Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner since May 2021. This delivery marks the end of a blockage that has starved the manufacturer of cash, added $5.5 billion in costs, and led to a buildup of more than 120 jets in storage. On Monday, the delivery pipeline was formally cleared when the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it was satisfied with alterations Boeing had made to its production system to ensure that the 787s meet certification standards.

The plane was delivered at Boeing's plant in North Charleston, South Carolina. Deliveries were initially halted in fall 2020 when quality defects were discovered. Spirit Aviation in Wichita manufactures 70% of the Dreamliner.