787-9 Begins Preflight Tests Following Saturday Rollout

Boeing is preparing the first 787-9 for initial ground tests following a low-key rollout event at the company’s Everett, Wash., facility on Aug. 24. The aircraft, a 20-ft. stretch derivative of the baseline 787-8, is scheduled to undergo fuel system checks in coming days and conduct initial engine...

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