The manufacturing delay is the latest problem for Boeing's new plane. Flight tests stopped last month because of an electrical fire, and the first delivery officially slated for early next year is widely expected to be pushed back.
Boeing Co. spokesman Scott Lefeber said on Monday that the 16-day hold began late last month. He said Boeing is not asking the companies that make parts for the 787 to slow or stop production. Assembly work happens five days a week, so the 16-day hold adds up to a little more than three weeks.
"They will not stop production during this time. They will continue to work and will ship their assemblies according to the revised schedule," he said.
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