BOEING COMPLETES 787 DREAMLINER "HIGH BLOW" TEST

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Boeing successfully completed a
high-pressure test, known as "high blow," on the 787 Dreamliner static test airframe at its Everett factory Saturday.

The test is one of three static tests that must be cleared prior to first
flight.

During the test, the airframe reached an internal pressure of 150 percent
of the maximum levels expected to be seen in service - 14.9 lbs. per square inch
(1.05 kilograms per centimeter) gauge (psig), Boeing said in a statement issued
from Everett.

It took nearly two hours to complete the test, as pressure was slowly
increased to ensure the integrity of the airplane.

"We had every confidence going into this test because of the extensive work
we've done on larger and larger pieces of composite - from small coupons to
fuselage sections," said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the
787 program. "Still, it's very rewarding to see a whole airplane being tested
and having the results we expected.

"I am so proud of the team that has worked on this programme and the
progress we are making."