Boeing forced to cancel new jet's first flight again

Planemaker Boeing today again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 Dreamliner jet, saying it needed more work.

Planemaker Boeing today again delayed the first test flight of its long-awaited 787 Dreamliner jet, saying it needed more work.

The first flight initially had been planned for late 2007 but production problems and a strike have caused several delays. The latest date had been set for June 30.

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