Moving assembly line used by Boeing in 777 production.(Boeing Company construction of 777 aircraft)(Brief article)

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Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has announced that it has now begun using a moving assembly line for the first time for the construction of its 777 aircraft.

According to the company, the moving assembly line is currently only being used during final assembly positions for the aircraft, moving it at a pace of 1.6 inches per minute ...

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