in december and hanada and frankfurt in january. boeing built the plane's fuselage to reduce its weight and improve fuel efficiency up to 20% compared to equivalent sized aircraft. delivery of the 787 has been delayed seven times, mainly due to design changes. ana has ordered 55 of the planes and japan airlines has ordered 35. >>> the seven day plain of northeastern japan was once abundant farmland famous for rice and vegetables. the tsunami of march 11th caused huge damage to the area destroying crops and poisoning the soil with salt. only 8% of the cultivated land has been restored. here's a report on some farmers working to rebuild their businesses. >> reporter: fields of mud, rubble and sand, this area in sendai city was once prime farmland. the two hechter field was completely engulfed by the tsunami. his greenhouse and machinery were carried away by the giant wave. the damage came to more than $250,000. i can't work here anymore. i don't have any of my equipment. i have nothing left. after the disaster he had many meetings wit