Green skies ahead for Boeing's fuel efficient plane

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All Nippon Airways takes delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, amidst claims of 20 per cent fuel efficiency saving

Boeing's new greener plane is set to take flight next month after the first 787 Dreamliner was delivered yesterday to Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA). Boeing says the aircraft consumers a...

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