Boeing Updates On Development Of Its Newest Commercial Airplane Products

(RTTNews) - Boeing (BA) provided insights into the development of its newest commercial airplane products - the 737 MAX, the 787-10 Dreamliner and the 777X - further validating its strategy for successful airplane development.

"Our commercial airplane development programs are progressing as planned and are on schedule," said Scott Fancher, senior vice president and general manager of Airplane Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

In various phases of development at Boeing Commercial Airplanes are the 737 MAX 8, MAX 9, MAX 7 and MAX 200; the 787-10; and the 777-8X and 777-9X.

Fancher provided updates on its development programs at the Paris Air Show.

737 MAX: Ninety percent of detailed design completed; assembly of the first 737 MAX began on the day originally scheduled three years prior - May 29; CFM LEAP-1B engine development proceeding as planned; design work for the MAX 9, MAX 7 and MAX 200 progressing rapidly.

787-10: Modeling the development success of the 787-9; 95 percent design commonality with the 787-9, delivering productivity and cost benefits; Rolls-Royce TEN engine development progressing as planned; 90 percent design completion on track for this year; pre-production verification is validating 787-10 design and build processes.

777X: Preliminary designs have been validated; GE9X engine development progressing well; construction of new production facilities in Everett, Wash. and St. Louis is progressing rapidly; firm configuration targeted for third quarter this year.