The new 787-Dreamliner
 

Boeing Unveils New Dreamliner Jets


By Bill Rigby,
Reuters
Posted: 2007-07-08 20:15:12
SEATTLE (July 8) - Boeing Co. unveiled the first carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner on Sunday amid a flurry of 55 new orders for the lightweight, fuel efficient plane.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19665201/

I was there in Everett today, and it was very cool! Complete with red carpet :)

Tom Brokaw MCd, customers flew in from around the world, and they had live feeds to the major suppliers around the world (Japan, Italy, South Carolina and Wichita) so they could share in the presentation and excitement. They even had flight attendants from all the airline customers (so far) come out and help "present" the airplane. After VIPs described the new technology and improvements in comfort for passengers, the hangar doors parted and the plane was wheeled into view.

The 787 should be much more enjoyable to fly on for me, and I'm looking forward to riding on one someday. That is, if any of the American airlines buy some soon! I may have to fly international to experience it.

ETA: I guess a couple American airlines have orders in place after all - Continental and Northwest both have ordered 787s. Now I'm hoping Seattle-based Alaska Airlines buys some out of loyalty to its Washington base :)

I'll bet it'll be fun to fly on. I still like the 777!

Boeing 787 Launch to Be Delayed Again
 

Boeing 787 Launch to Be Delayed Again
CHICAGO -- The Boeing Co. delayed its 787 jetliner program again Tuesday, pushing back its expected debut in commercial service to the third quarter of 2009 as it continues to grapple with problems involving its supply chain and the need to redo work done by contractors.
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