xavoy: The Boeing 747-8

Posted by jr | 11/15/2009 03:40:00 AM | 0 comments »


Aviation superpower The Boeing Company (BA ) said Tuesday that it will incur a $1 billion pre-tax charge in its third quarter earnings results, reflecting another maiden flight delay — this time for its 747-8 Freighter jet .
The charge from the 747-8 — a larger plane than earlier versions — includes $640 for higher estimated production costs for the Chicago-based company and its suppliers. Late engineering designs resulted in the plane being reworked and in
747 8 xavoy: The Boeing 747-8

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