The Dreamliner enters service-B787 Boeing delivers the first Japanese airline ANA the following three years of delay and turmoil .- It is expected to mark the course of the industry as did the legendary Jumbo.The dream became reality in the cathedral of the aircraft, with delivery to All Nippon Airlines of the keys of the first B787 Dreamliner. The commissioning of the new twin-aisle aircraft from Boeing, made of composite materials, comes with more than three years late and turbulence. But it is now the challenge begins for the giant production machine Everett.
"They worked hard to get here," said Scott Fancher satisfied, B787 program manager, while ensuring that "the public will feel this plane." "It's more efficient aircraft. Travelers will want to fly on the Dreamliner, because the experience is better than in other aircraft," said Suzanne Fletcher, head of tourism in the State of Washigton.
This will be possible thanks to the things you can see and touch in the cabin, such as interactive entertainment system which can connect the computer and large trunks and electronic counters. Although as noted by Kent Craver, head of Boeing passenger satisfaction, "the important thing is the combination of things not seen."
With new windows, the flight crew may regulate the light in the cabin. Even when they are dark if light were shown abroad. And the new composite structures can play with the effect Humada and lower altitude, thus preventing symptoms of dryness or headache. "The passenger will feel better," says Craver.
"The important thing was to find the most comfortable for the passengers," said Blake Emery, a strategist at Boeing's commercial division. This sense of comfort, he says, creates passenger safety. However, the first Dreamliner will not have wireless Internet access during flight. Are the airlines to decide whether it is composed.
"Aeroplane very flexible"
The new design of the Dreamliner and its Rolls-Royce allow both reduce noise and vibration. "It is an essential part of the whole," said Bill Boyd. The Trend named 1000 is designed for single and B787. It is more efficient than its predecessors, lighter and easier to install. And it goes ahead in meeting environmental regulations.
As explained by Mark Jenks, supervisor of the program, the Dreamliner is a "very flexible aircraft," and therefore the engine must be designed for a wide range of missions and to power future versions of the B787 family. It is also subjected to real-time analysis allows us to anticipate any degradation in performance.
Airlines Boeing promises a 20% savings in fuel consumption and 30% in maintenance to attract customers. Mike Carriker, chief pilot for Boeing, with 1,000 flying hours in the B787, says it is "an airplane feels" thanks to its sophisticated technology. The commissioning of the Dreamliner will make further progress on issues such as turbulence.
William Hunt, used in the assembly plant in Everett, said the delivery of the first plane to ANA is like "sending your child to college." Some 270 of his colleagues had the opportunity to fly a month for six hours, literally pressing all the buttons. But for travelers to enjoy, you must bring to the airlines.
Saturo Fujiki, head of ANA in the U.S., said the time of delivery coincides with the modernization of its fleet and use it to exploit the growth in the Asian market, dominated by Japan Air Lines. "We help soon be the number one." The first passenger flight will be Oct. 26 and arrive in Frankfurt from January Haneda.
The B787 can carry between 210 and 250 passengers, and has a range of up to 15,200 miles, enough to link Tokyo and New York without having to scale. 50% of the aircraft is composite, including the fuselage and wings are made. And it apart from previous models because it uses less water systems to reduce weight.
First customer
ANA is the launch customer for the first new aircraft that Boeing developed in 16 years, from the B777, and hopes to be the basis for the development of future aircraft. But the industry's efficiency and innovation are key. And when it comes to these devices, the challenge is greater to be profitable. That's what investors are set, following the problems experienced.
The first Dreamliner details were presented in 2003. But moving the computer to sketch the production was more complicated than anticipated. The original estimate is that the first flight test had been carried out in August 2007. And after an intensive certification program was intended that the first aircraft will enter service a year.
At this time, the plant will produce two Dreamliner Everett month. For within two years are expected to reach the dozen. Quite a challenge, because Boeing outsources the production of the parts of this long-haul aircraft from several countries. To achieve this, the logistics chain of the global enterprise must be "synchronized" so that parts arrive on time.
Dan Mooney, vice president in charge of developing the B787, talk about prior to accelerate production to make sure that the chain of production is stable and maintains a consistent rate. "We are close to doing," he said, "I can say that I now sleep better at night." The project partners are improving in quality and rhythm.
At this time, the aerospace giant has 821 unfilled orders amounting to 145,000 million dollars, a dozen of them for use as private aircraft. Its executives did not say when it will be profitable. Analysts do not see it until it may exceed one thousand deliveries. And all this happens while rival Airbus is preparing to hit the first A350 two years.
"There are always technical challenges in developing an aircraft," he says Fancher, "but in the end everything went well." The senior manager of Boeing says the Dreamliner will lead the way in commercial aviation for three decades, for its advanced technology and design. And compared to the introduction of the B747, the legendary Jumbo. "These investments will yield."
"They worked hard to get here," said Scott Fancher satisfied, B787 program manager, while ensuring that "the public will feel this plane." "It's more efficient aircraft. Travelers will want to fly on the Dreamliner, because the experience is better than in other aircraft," said Suzanne Fletcher, head of tourism in the State of Washigton.
This will be possible thanks to the things you can see and touch in the cabin, such as interactive entertainment system which can connect the computer and large trunks and electronic counters. Although as noted by Kent Craver, head of Boeing passenger satisfaction, "the important thing is the combination of things not seen."
With new windows, the flight crew may regulate the light in the cabin. Even when they are dark if light were shown abroad. And the new composite structures can play with the effect Humada and lower altitude, thus preventing symptoms of dryness or headache. "The passenger will feel better," says Craver.
"The important thing was to find the most comfortable for the passengers," said Blake Emery, a strategist at Boeing's commercial division. This sense of comfort, he says, creates passenger safety. However, the first Dreamliner will not have wireless Internet access during flight. Are the airlines to decide whether it is composed.
"Aeroplane very flexible"
The new design of the Dreamliner and its Rolls-Royce allow both reduce noise and vibration. "It is an essential part of the whole," said Bill Boyd. The Trend named 1000 is designed for single and B787. It is more efficient than its predecessors, lighter and easier to install. And it goes ahead in meeting environmental regulations.
As explained by Mark Jenks, supervisor of the program, the Dreamliner is a "very flexible aircraft," and therefore the engine must be designed for a wide range of missions and to power future versions of the B787 family. It is also subjected to real-time analysis allows us to anticipate any degradation in performance.
Airlines Boeing promises a 20% savings in fuel consumption and 30% in maintenance to attract customers. Mike Carriker, chief pilot for Boeing, with 1,000 flying hours in the B787, says it is "an airplane feels" thanks to its sophisticated technology. The commissioning of the Dreamliner will make further progress on issues such as turbulence.
William Hunt, used in the assembly plant in Everett, said the delivery of the first plane to ANA is like "sending your child to college." Some 270 of his colleagues had the opportunity to fly a month for six hours, literally pressing all the buttons. But for travelers to enjoy, you must bring to the airlines.
Saturo Fujiki, head of ANA in the U.S., said the time of delivery coincides with the modernization of its fleet and use it to exploit the growth in the Asian market, dominated by Japan Air Lines. "We help soon be the number one." The first passenger flight will be Oct. 26 and arrive in Frankfurt from January Haneda.
The B787 can carry between 210 and 250 passengers, and has a range of up to 15,200 miles, enough to link Tokyo and New York without having to scale. 50% of the aircraft is composite, including the fuselage and wings are made. And it apart from previous models because it uses less water systems to reduce weight.
First customer
ANA is the launch customer for the first new aircraft that Boeing developed in 16 years, from the B777, and hopes to be the basis for the development of future aircraft. But the industry's efficiency and innovation are key. And when it comes to these devices, the challenge is greater to be profitable. That's what investors are set, following the problems experienced.
The first Dreamliner details were presented in 2003. But moving the computer to sketch the production was more complicated than anticipated. The original estimate is that the first flight test had been carried out in August 2007. And after an intensive certification program was intended that the first aircraft will enter service a year.
At this time, the plant will produce two Dreamliner Everett month. For within two years are expected to reach the dozen. Quite a challenge, because Boeing outsources the production of the parts of this long-haul aircraft from several countries. To achieve this, the logistics chain of the global enterprise must be "synchronized" so that parts arrive on time.
Dan Mooney, vice president in charge of developing the B787, talk about prior to accelerate production to make sure that the chain of production is stable and maintains a consistent rate. "We are close to doing," he said, "I can say that I now sleep better at night." The project partners are improving in quality and rhythm.
At this time, the aerospace giant has 821 unfilled orders amounting to 145,000 million dollars, a dozen of them for use as private aircraft. Its executives did not say when it will be profitable. Analysts do not see it until it may exceed one thousand deliveries. And all this happens while rival Airbus is preparing to hit the first A350 two years.
"There are always technical challenges in developing an aircraft," he says Fancher, "but in the end everything went well." The senior manager of Boeing says the Dreamliner will lead the way in commercial aviation for three decades, for its advanced technology and design. And compared to the introduction of the B747, the legendary Jumbo. "These investments will yield."
