Boeing, ANA celebrate 1st 787
Dreamliner delivery
Boeing celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner to launch customer ANA (AllNippon Airways) during a ceremony adjacent to the factory in Everett, Wash., where theairplane was assembled.

More than 500 employees representing the 787 program walked alongside the all-new
jetliner to present it to ANA executives as a crowd of thousands looked on.
“Today we celebrate a significant moment in the history of flight,” said Jim McNerney,
Boeing chairman, president and CEO. “The 787 Dreamliner is the biggest innovation incommercial aviation since the Boeing 707 introduced the world to passenger jet travel
more than 50 years ago. I want to thank ANA and all the employees of Boeing and ourpartner companies for the talent, technology and teamwork that have brought this gamechanging airplane to life.”During the ceremony, Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh presented
a ceremonial key to Shinichiro Ito, president and CEO of ANA.
“It’s not often that we have the chance to make history, do something big and bold thatwill change the world in untold ways and endure long after we are gone,” said Albaugh.
“That’s what the 787 Dreamliner is and what ANA and Boeing have done together -build what truly is the first new airplane of the 21st century.”

Ito told the crowd: "The road that led to today was full of unimaginable challenge. The
whole world was involved in the production of the 787 Dreamliner – brand newtechnologies were invented and things were attempted that no one had ever tried before.
But we overcame the challenges and arrived at this day. To the men and women whogave their all in the development and production of the 787, I say to each and every oneof you: You have my utmost respect and my deepest gratitude."
Made from composite materials, the 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane capableof flying long-range routes and will enable airlines to open new nonstop routes preferredby the traveling public. In addition to providing airlines with unprecedented fueleconomy and low operating costs, the 787 features a host of new technologies designed
to greatly enhance the passenger experience.
“Today you join the ranks of the legends of our industry,” said Pat Shanahan,Commercial Airplanes vice president and general manager, Airplane Programs. “I haveno doubt that 30 or 40 years from now, another outstanding Boeing team will becelebrating a new version of the 787 Dreamliner. They will struggle to find the words toexpress their deep respect and admiration for the hard work you have done in getting us
to this day and laying the foundation for a strong future for Boeing and for our industry.”
Scott Fancher, Commercial Airplanes vice president and general manager, 787 program,
said to those gathered: “I’ve been inspired by your passion, your commitment and yourdedication. You made the 787 Dreamliner a reality. Your achievement we celebrate today
is extraordinary, and it will be remembered for years to come."
ANA and Boeing completed the contractual delivery of the airplane on Sunday. ANA
will fly the airplane to Tokyo Haneda Airport on Tuesday, with a scheduled departure of
6:35 a.m. Pacific time from Paine Field. A live webcast of the flyaway can be seen atwww.newairplane.com. Video highlights of all 787 first delivery events also will beposted to the website.
By Loretta Gunter