1. Boeing 7E7 will use at least 3 modified 747-400 for component delivery, and is first for Boeing!

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2003/q4/nr_031013g.html

Such method is used by Airbus since its launch in 1969.

Airbus, however, delivers the components of A380 with ships instead of aircraft, thus greatly incrases delivery time!

2. Boeing announced that it has decided to complete production of the 757 jetliner in late 2004, on 16 Oct 2003.

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2003/q4/nr_031016a.html

3. Boeing Establishes 717 Business Express Support Package

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2003/q4/nr_031007g.html

4. Boeing 777-300ER Performs 330-Minute ETOPS Flight

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2003/q4/nr_031015g.html

Boeing B777-300ER completed its 1st 330-minutes ETOPS test on 13-hour flight from Seattle to Taipei.