Boeing big freighter - but big problems

The Boeing 747-700 that will transport 787 Dreamnlier parts from Japan and China to Everett takes shape in Seattle. 2 more are being modified at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. in Taiwan

The volume of the Large Cargo Freighters main deck will be 65,000 cubic feet (1,845m3), three times the cargo by volume as the 747-400 freighter.

The freighter will make its first flight this summer and be certified by the end of the year. The first two airplanes begin supporting 787 final assembly in 2007.

Meanwhile Airbus are planning aircraft manufacture in China and will be moving parts made in Europe to China ...
Boeing Parts and Rules Bent, Whistle-Blowers Say
By Florence Graves and Sara Kehaulani Goo Special to The Washington Post, Monday, April 17, 2006; Page A01

In early 2002, Prewitt, Smith and Ailes sent thousands of documents supporting their case to the Justice Department alleging that questionable parts had been installed not only on hundreds of 737s but also on some 747s, 757s, 767s and 777s and their military equivalents without the knowledge of the Air Force and Navy, the commercial airlines, or the FAA. Shortly after that, in March 2002, the three workers -- and one other whistle-blower who later dropped out -- filed their lawsuit.

In 2003, the whistle-blowers withdrew their suit after the Justice Department declined to join. They refiled it in March 2005....... Which one of those Boring lawyers takes up as only lawyers can

Boeing of course are already heavily embroiled in the Darleen Druyun / Mike Sears tanker deal and unethical conduct.

.... any more bad news for Boeing ?