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ANA's 787 Dreamliner Interior Revealed
Jun 24th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Boeing has unveiled interior designs for its 787 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show earlier this week, and we must admit, we're intrigued. There's a WINDOW in the bathroom!
The 787-8 will sit 210 to 250 passengers, have a 7,650 to 8,200 nautical mile flying range, and an array of high tech enhancements. The 787-9 will seat 250 to 290 and have a range of 8,000 to 8,500 NMI.
In addition to ...
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner finally flies
Dec 16th, 2009 at 7:30AM: After over two years of reporting on the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's long awaited aircraft has arrived. Yesterday morning, the aircraft took off on a three hour historic flight over Washington, landing successfully in Boeing field just outside of Seattle, Washington.
And now, the data analysis begins. A full year of testing as well as multiple test flights follow this first step, all towards ...
Boeing Dreamliner 787 finally ready for its maiden flight
Dec 13th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
In what has become a common trend in new airplane launches, the Boeing Dreamliner 787 has suffered delay after delay. Her initial maiden flight was scheduled for the end of August 2007, with deliveries to start taking place in May 2008.
When Boeing engineers discovered problems getting pieces to fit together, the launch was delayed. Then delayed again, and finally in June of this year, it ...Qantas puts yet another dent in the future of the Boeing Dreamliner
Jun 26th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Wow Boeing - it really does suck to be you this week. After a dismal Paris Air Show and the announcement of the sixth delay in taking the first 787 Dreamliner for a test flight, Qantas just canceled their order of 15 Dreamliners. In Boeing's defense, Qantas recently pulled the same stunt with Airbus with some of their orders for the A380. The change in their order cancels 15 planes and puts ...Boing 787 "Dreamliner" maiden flight delayed again
Jun 23rd, 2009 at 1:30PM: Poor Boeing. They are right in the middle of one of the worst economic downturns in their history, and their newest plane is creating a bit of a disaster of its own. The 787 Dreamliner was scheduled to take its first flight early last year, but they realized back then that it could be moved to September 2008. We are now in the Summer of 2009 and Boeing is on their sixth delay. The delay comes ...Boeing 787 Dreamliner: h4ck4b|e?
Jan 4th, 2008 at 8:33PM: Think DDoS attacks are bad? Try this on for size. A recent FAA report has revealed a flaw in Boeing's new mega-plane, the 787 Dreamliner. Apparently, the computer network in the passenger compartment -- the one that gives passengers the ability to browse the Internet while flying -- is linked to the "plane's control, navigation and communication systems," according to Wired. The physical link ...Watch the Premiere of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Live Today
Jul 8th, 2007 at 1:09PM:
Today, Sunday, July 8, at 3:30 PM PDT (-7 GMT), Boeing will officially unveil the new 787 Dreamliner live on the Internet and via 35 international satellite TV networks. Why today? It is 07/08/07, of course. So grab some peanuts, get cozy, and watch the Dreamliner make its first official public appearance as its rolled out of the hanger at the Boeing plant in Seattle. You may remember our post a ...
