Boeing have formally handed over and delivered the first production Boeing 787 aircraft to All Nippon Airways yesterday, which marks a big landmark for the 787 programme - a delivery to the customer. Image - The Boeing Company The ceremonial handing over of the keys (and the cash in Boeing's bank account) now complete, the first production frame will be heading off … [Read more...]
787 – Finally Certificated
Well it's taken long enough. And I do mean it in the nicest possible way. Boeing has finally had type certification for the 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft from the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency, allowing it to formally deliver the aircraft and for customers to use it. The flight test programme has been extensive with over … [Read more...]
NH: Boeing – I will deliver one 787 Aircraft to ANA on the 26th September.
Boeing has finally confirmed it's delivery date of the first production 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways... and the magic date is set to be 26th September. The "new delivery plan" will involve the aircraft being handed over to ANA on the 26th September, then depart Everett field on 27th to arrive in Toyko on the 28th September. For ANA, who have been patient as heck, … [Read more...]
NH: First Long Haul 787 Routes annouced – Off to PEK and FRA!
ANA have confirmed their first regular Long Haul International Route for ANA's 787 will be to Bejing and Frankfurt ANA is on an ambious timtetable if Boeing can get their finger out getting the new birds approved for service. Initally ANA will be operating demonstration flights to Hong Kong on 26th/27th October. The aircraft will then move on onto Japanese Domestic … [Read more...]
Boeing’s 787 takes to the skies… so what next?
Firstly, lets have some take off movies From KOMO News. from Jon at Flightblogger and it landing.... from 2WheelFever, Youtube. For Boeing, this is the beginning of a long road to getting FAA and JAA certification, in which FlightBlogger covers in extenstive length. But soon enough, we'll reach the point of "first delivery" and "first … [Read more...]
Updated: Boeing 787 First Flight ** 15 December **
Boeing has officially confirmed that they aiming for first flight of their 787 aircraft on 15th December at 10am PST. Image: Boeing.com GhettoIFE whilst not there, will provide coverage on the first flight - least of all from the in-plane and IFE perspectives. Hat tips: Boeing, Flightblogger … [Read more...]
Breaking apart the order – United orders 25 A350’s and 25 B787’s
Ok, now I'm not working on real work, its time to do an analysis. With a mixed order of 25 of each type of aircraft (with options for 50 more of each - so a possible 75 aircraft of each class), what is United trying to achive? Fleet Replacement- The 747's and 767's are up for the chop in this case. The 747's are being replaced with Airbus A350-900's (with 11% more … [Read more...]
** BREAKING – United orders 25 A350’s and 25 B787’s ***
Well it seems United seems to be as good at taking a descsion as most major organisatons with the order of intent for 25 Boeing 787-8's and 25 Airbus A350XWB-900's. Yes - it's a 50/50 split for both Boeing and Airbus. More analysis later with a few pictures if you're good! … [Read more...]
** BREAKING – Airplane Geeks Rejoice – 787 Flight Targeted for 14/12/2009 (14 Dec)
It seems that Boeing has declared its fixes to the wing good - and that first flight for the 787 has been pushed forward from 22nd December to 14th December. As those who have been paying some sort of attention to this ongoing mess-up that's making the A380 project look like light work - the 787 has had wing re-enforcement in the wingbox and side of the box, passing … [Read more...]
787 Update – Can we fix it? Yes we can… eventually!
(I started typing this - then work got in the way. And Drink). It seems Boeing has hired Bob the builder to sort a fix to ZA001 - the first flying frame. And the good news is they've found where and how to fix it. The bad news is it's in the back end of beyond. As usual, Jon at FlightBloggerat has the full technical breakdown, but to sum up a few points: Slippage. … [Read more...]
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