In an earlier quarterly financial call with analysts, Boeing executives said the company is spending an additional $1 b illion to cover contingencies that could occur as production of the 787 gears...

In an earlier quarterly financial call with analysts, Boeing executives said the company is spending an additional $1 b illion to cover contingencies that could occur as production of the 787 gears up. Some of that money is earmarked for the development of the 747-8 Intercontinental.