Boeing Rules Out 787 Redesign To Restore Windows

Boeing plans to complete firm design configuration of the stretched 787-9 version in the second half of 2009, but to save weight will not be restoring window positions lost as a result of fuselage join issues. The passenger windows on the initial production 787-8 aircraft are missing a window on...

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