Discussion on:

Boeing 787 maiden flight reset for Q4

...for the undertaking of such large and ambitious technical projects
using new and unproven technologies while dealing with thousands of
large and small vendors all over the globe. Computer modeling for
proved inadequate for predicting structural vulnerabilities, and the
discovery of weaknesses only after physical testing meant re-designs
and delays costing months and billions of dollars. Meanwhile,
inadequate oversight of countless subcontractors resulted in delayed
and/or not-to-spec components that have added literally years to the
project.

Glad I'm not a stock holder anymore, but I can't wait to read the book.

As someone who has spent a lifetime in the aviation field, I say, take the time to make it right. If the wing falls off, then heads will surely roll.:-)

I think the whole sub-contracting around the globe concept is something you maybe do only after you have completed and perfected the process in house (for the most part, of course!).

...you've got your own people on site or visiting regularly to watch process
and quality.