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One year to the day after the launch of the program, Boeing freezes the final look of the external 787 Dreamliner Design. |
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Boeing's new heavy-lift Delta 4 rocket finally lifts-off from Cape Canaveral after several days of delay. The 230 foot vehicle places a dummy payload and two university research satellites into orbit on its maiden voyage. |
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The Boeing Sonic Cruiser project is finally abandoned in favor of the slower but fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner. According to Boeing's own estimates, the Sonic Cruiser would burn 15-20% more fuel than conventional aircraft, but that it would burn roughly the same amount of fuel as a conventio ... |
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Boeing Company first unveils its futuristic design for the near supersonic airliner. Plans for this aircraft will be aborted in December of 2002 in favor of the more conventional 787 Dreamliner. |
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In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing incorporates Pacific Aero Products and the company will later be renamed Boeing Airplane Company. |
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