First 787 Parts Flown In From Japan

Boeing last week completed the first pickup of 787 sections from Japan, using the converted 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter. The components were a forward fuselage section, and center wheel well and center wing tank. The parts were loaded at Nagoya Airport, and were transported to Charleston, S.C.

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