Report: Boeing to delay 787-9

Published 2:47 pm Monday, July 25, 2011

The Boeing Co. will announce another delay to its 787 program, specifically to the 787-9, reports The West Australian.

The publication didn’t identify sources in its report. However, it said delivery of the stretched 787-9 will be pushed back to 2014 from 2013.

On Monday, All Nippon Airways said it will receive the first 787-8 in September.

Boeing is introducing the 787-8 first. That jet seats between 210 and 250 passengers. Its 787-9, which is due to come out next, seats 250 to 290 passengers.

Boeing said the 787-9 still is on track for late 2013.

The company reports its second quarter earnings on Wednesday.