The 777 program reached this milestone after 11 years in service, faster than any other twin-aisle airplane program in history.
If the 787 really only takes 3 days to assemble it will achieve this milestone much quicker. We estimate the 787 could reach this milestone between 4.5 to 5 years, half the time of the 777. But Boeing has to sell 600 first.
By comparison with other aircraft deliveries:
A330(1988) – 2004 – 16 Years
A300(1974) – 1989 – 15 Years
B747 (1969) – 1984 – 15 Years
B767 (1982) – 1996 – 14 Years
B777 (1995) – 2006 – 11 Years
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