History: August 26 (#5)

History: August 26 (#5)
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August 26, 2011 The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA.

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On August 26, in the year 2011: The Boeing 787 Dream liner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an American wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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Why August 26, 2011 matters: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Bo eing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: August 26, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_787_Dreamliner (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)