For a break from the jabber of the merger, seniority, hiring, etc..

I spoke to a Boeing engineer today at a bookstore in SEA. He said the delay on our 2nd aircraft was due to the [American] seat supplier providing the incorrect seating. Boeing ended up robbing the correct seating already in place on the 3rd aircraft (which isn't ready for delivery) and replacing the seats in the 2nd aircraft so we could take delivery this week.

Also, he said that the 787-9 just started initial construction and it's nothing more than simple fuselage plugs. No changes to the wing. It should fly next year. One overseas carrier is pushing hard for the 787-10 and it holds the same passenger capacity as a 777-200.

Also in the Boeing drawing boards is a 777-400 which should be quite a people-hauler.

I'm sure somehow this thread will be turned into something negative, so have at it.