How long does it take to build a Boeing?

I work in the Everett factory which is the largest building in the world. We build 747/767/777/787 models and currently assmble 3-747, 5-777, 2-767, 8-787 plus at least 6 fuselage sections and wings of each model. It takes about 80 days to complete a 777 though each assembly position but we send a plane out of the factory every 3 days. read more

Why do you think they are consolidating today, they are trying to get enough business to stay alive. read more

The overall production time to build a Boeing 747 is three to fourmonths. Most of this is in assembling the units that are the piecedtogether. read more