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"New Breed will help us achieve our ambitious targets for efficient production and delivery of the 787," said Scott Strode, Vice President of Airplane Production, 787 Program. "We look forward to working together with New Breed on what is truly a new airplane for a new world."Under this contract, New Breed will receive, store, provide inventory control, kit, package, distribute, and transport 787 parts, tools, and supplies to designated locations within Boeing's facility. Louis DeJoy, New Breed's Chairman & CEO commented, "We are proud and excited to be selected as the provider of choice for this strategic initiative. The award of the 787 Dreamliner program exemplifies our commitment to the Boeing Company and demonstrates our ability to provide industry-leading performance-measured solutions." The New Breed logistics plan will establish a 100,000+ square foot facility in close proximity to the Boeing facility in Everett. Staffing plans for the New Breed support facility will be finalized over the next three months. The 787 is scheduled to enter commercial service in 2008.Source: Press Release