First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Enters Final Assembly

Boeing has started final assembly of the first B787-10 Dreamliner.

The first 787-10 will cycle through Boeing South Carolina's Final Assembly facility as all major sections are joined, interior and exterior components completed, power turned on and production tests begin.

"As we enter the next phase of the 787-10's development, we eagerly watch our first airplane come to life," said Ken Sanger, vice president and general manager, 787 Airplane Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This is the result of years of preparation and solid performance by our Boeing teammates and supplier partners. This achievement is another example that demonstrates Boeing's ability to develop great airplanes in a disciplined fashion in order to meet our customer commitments."

The 787-10 is the third member of the 787 Dreamliner family. As a stretch of the 787-9, the 787-10 will retain 95% commonality while adding seats and cargo capacity.

The first 787-10 is expected to fly in 2017, with first delivery scheduled for 2018.

To date, Boeing has received 154 B787-10 orders from nine customers.

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