Originally Posted by
Ottopilot
I just heard that the 787 is heavier than planned, which means more fuel burn and less range. They are still trying to get back to planned weights. First few planes might be heavier than planned.
At one of the prior media briefings, Shanahan mentioned that the block point weight improvements would emerge from LN20/LN21.
Given the strenuous tests the first test 787's will go through, coupled with the delays, I'm sure Boeing will compensate those customers handsomely, ANA especially!