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BOEING HALTS WORK ON JET TEMPORARILY.


Byline: Daily News

SEATTLE - The Boeing Co. has halted work on the 777-200LR, designed to be the longest-range commercial jetliner ever made, company officials said.

The program is being suspended for 18 months because of lagging Lagging

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 sales and the aviation industry downturn following the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, Boeing spokeswoman Debbie Heathers said.

``These are tough times,'' Heathers said.

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Marketing for the plane will continue, Heathers said.
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:Oct 16, 2001
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