Monday, January 11, 2010

Boeing reconsiders "market viability" of 787-3

The 787-3 was to be a short-range derivative of the Dreamliner platform, and would be able to carry between 290-330 passengers.  Originally, the only two customers who ordered the 787-3 were All Nippon Airways with 28 orders and Japan Airlines with 13 orders.  JAL had converted its 787-3 orders to the standard and longer range 787-8 model, which can seat roughly 250 passengers.  But now ANA has also decided to convert its 787-3 orders to the 787-8.  With the 787-3 having no customers, Boeing is reconsidering the market demand for that aircraft, which could mean scrapping the aircraft altogether.

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