Finally done it, three years late

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The first commercial flight of the 787 8-)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15456914

[expat]

Because of the materials used in construction - carbon fibre rather than aluminium - as well as new engines and aerodynamics, Boeing says the Dreamliner is about 20% more fuel efficient than similarly-sized models flying today.

You have to love the spin. Eleven tons over weight and burning way to much fuel than Boeing's target. They recon it will be 90 production build before they hit the numbers

Matt