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Boeing Bags Another Big One

By NewsDude ,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2007 8:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – International Lease Finance Corporation, the world’s #1 jet leasing company, ordered 52 787 Dreamliners, Boeing announced at the Paris Air Show.  This brings total orders for Boeing's new plane to 634 -- way ahead of rival Airbus' 127 orders for its A350XWB.  Both planes incorporate lightweight composites instead of metal, which will dramatically reduce operating costs.

Boeings first 787 rolls off the assembly line July 8 this year.  And the first one will enter commercial service in 2008.  The A350 won't be available for five more years.
The super freighter Dreamlifter aircraft, carrying the massive wings for the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is towed into position after it's arrival from Japan, Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Everett, Wash. The tail of the specially designed 747 freighter swings open for huge payload that is unloaded using the largest...
The super freighter "Dreamlifter" aircraft, carrying the massive wings for the first Boeing 787 "Dreamliner," is towed into position after it's arrival from Japan, Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Everett, Wash....   (Associated Press)
Airbus A350
Airbus A350   (Getty Images)
This undated photo released Monday, May 21, 2007 by Boeing Co. shows the horizontal stabilizers for the first 787 Dreamliner sections on the final assembly line in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Handout Boeing Co., Ed Turner)
This undated photo released Monday, May 21, 2007 by Boeing Co. shows the horizontal stabilizers for the first 787 Dreamliner sections on the final assembly line in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Handout Boeing...   (Associated Press)
Extensive capabilities in electronic and mechanical technologies are being deployed to support aircraft systems integration through deliveries by GE Aviation for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Photo
Extensive capabilities in electronic and mechanical technologies are being deployed to support aircraft systems integration through deliveries by GE Aviation for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Photo   (Associated Press)
The first Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner takes shape in the assembly plant in Everett, Wash., in this May 21, 2007 file photo. The world's biggest air show is bigger than ever this year but the main story hasn't changed
The first Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner takes shape in the assembly plant in Everett, Wash., in this May 21, 2007 file photo. The world's biggest air show is bigger than ever this year but the main story...   (Associated Press)
The super freighter Dreamlifter aircraft, carrying the mid-body fuselage for the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, sits in the unloading area Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in Everett, Wash. The tail of the modified 747-400 swings open for huge payloads that are unloaded using the largest cargo loader in the world. Boeing...
The super freighter Dreamlifter aircraft, carrying the mid-body fuselage for the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, sits in the unloading area Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in Everett, Wash. The tail of the modified...   (Associated Press)
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