Dreamliner Delays Disjoint Boeing

Updated from June 23 with analysts' comments.

The latest problem for Boeing(BA Quote) involves about three dozen stress points, each one to two square inches, where the 787 Dreamliner's wings are joined to the aircraft's body, and the amount of stress at the joint is higher than anticipated.

On the one hand, with airplanes, it is good to catch problems early. On the other hand, the first test flight for the long-awaited 787aircraft will be delayed indefinitely. The first 787 delivery was once scheduled for May 2008.

One other notable event in the time period: Less than two weeks ago, at the Paris Air Show, Boeing reaffirmed that the first test flight would take place this month. ...