Boeing gives go-ahead for 7E7 'Dreamliner'

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Boeing gives go-ahead for 7E7 'Dreamliner'

Boeing Company announced Tuesday that its board of directors has given the go-ahead to begin offering for sale the new 7E7 passenger airplane, which is also nicknamed "Dreamliner."

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Boeing Company announced Tuesday that its board of directors has given the go-ahead to begin offering for sale the new 7E7 passenger airplane, which is also nicknamed "Dreamliner."

"The board's decision validates the 7E7's compelling business case and the tremendous customer interest in this airplane," Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Harry Stonecipher told more than 3,000 7E7 team members gathered at Seattle's Washington State Convention and Trade Center.

"The 7E7 is a game changer and we're anxious to begin offering it to our airline customers," Stonecipher said.

Boeing on Tuesday also announced that Everett, in the state of Washington, has been selected as the final assembly location for the 7E7, following a six-month evaluation of proposals from sites across the United States.

According to the company, the 7E7 family of airplanes will carry 200 to 250 passengers on flights up to 8,300 nautical miles.

Three models of the airplane are in development, including a short-range version for flights of 3,500 nautical miles with 300 passengers in two-class seating.

"The 7E7 will be more efficient, quieter and have lower emissions than other airplanes while offering passengers greater comfort and the convenience of direct, non-stop flights between more cities around the world," the company said in a statement.

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