Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner came a step closer to reality as it completed the static test which was required to validate the Dreamliner’s side of body modification. 
In June 2009 Boeing announced it had to reinforce the aircraft structure at the side-of-body section by installing new fittings at 34 stringer locations with the joint where the wing is attached to the fuselage.
The test involved subjecting the wing and trailing edges of the airframe to maximum limit loads – the highest loads expected to be seen in service. The load is about the same as 2.5 times the force of gravity for the wing.
If the test results are returned positive next week this will clear the aircraft for its first planned flight in January.