The first full power-on sequence for the Boeing 787 excites Dr. Dave as both an aviation milestone and an example of technology improving efficiency. After criticizing the competitive imbalance with Airbus, he recalls a Boeing friend answering simply that the pressure makes Boeing better—and Dr. Dave says he cannot argue with the value of becoming better.
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