Boeing have today announced that the accounting block (the number of airframes over which project costs are split) will be 1100...a massive number in comparison to other programmes.
Undoubtedly they have made serious mistakes in the execution of this programme, but you have to admire their conviction in being prepared to do things differently. No doubt, the 787 will be a winner for the airlines, and hopefully in the longer term, for Boeing too.
Also, the problems that Boeing have had with the 787 should ensure the the 797 (whatever that may be) comes to fruition with much less pain.
Glad to see her finally earning money...
Dreambuster, I suspect that Boeing's 800 orders for the 787 have little to do with non-toxic cabin air. It might be a plus point for the aircraft, but not one that swings sales campaigns...what about the 500 orders that the bleed-air A350 has won?