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Article: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., Completes First Developmental Section for 787 Dreamliner.
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- PR Newswire
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- August 25, 2005
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WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., today rolled out the first developmental barrel section for the 787 Dreamliner built in its Wichita, Kan., factory. The barrel, called Section 41, comprises the airplane's forward section and is made of advanced composite materials. The developmental section measures 19 feet in diameter and 24 feet long.
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The Wichita facility also has the design and manufacturing responsibilities to provide the 787's pylons. The pylon holds the engine to the airplane. The company's Tulsa facility will design and build the airplane wing's ...