Boeing 787

A community portal about Boeing 787 with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized wide body, twin engined passenger airliner currently under development by Boeing's Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. It will carry between 210 and 330 passengers depending on the seating configuration, and will be more fuel-efficient than comparable earlier airliners. It will also be the first major airliner to use composite material for most of its construction.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Structural Tests

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From: www.smarteraircharter.com

In June 2009 Boeing announced it had to reinforce the aircraft structure at the side-of-body section by installing new fittings at 34 stringer locations with the joint where the wing is attached to the fuselage. The test involved subjecting the wing and trailing edges of the airframe to maximum limit loads - the highest loads expected to be seen in service. The load is about the same as 2.5 times the force of gravity for the wing. Read Full Story

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News: Second B787 Assembly Line in Charleston SC!

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Boeing to Place Second 787 Assembly Line in North Charleston, SC SEATTLE, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced that it has chosen its North Charleston, S.C., facility as the location for a second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner program. Boeing evaluated criteria that were designed to find the final assembly location within the company that would best support the 787 business plan as the program increases production rates. In addition to serving as a location for final assembly of 787 Dreamliners, the facility also will have the capability to support the testing and delivery of the airplanes. "Establishing a ... Read Full Story

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News: Second B787 Assembly Line in Charleston SC!

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Boeing reschedules the 787 Dreamliner first flight for second half 2009

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Boeing announced an updated schedule for its all-new 787 Dreamliner program that moves the commercial jet’s first flight into the second quarter of 2009 and first delivery into the first quarter of 2010. The new schedule reflects the impact of disruption caused by the recent Machinists’ strike along with the requirement to replace certain fasteners in early production airplanes. “Our industry team has made progress with structural testing, systems hardware qualification, and production, but we must adjust our schedule for these two unexpected disruptions,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson. Prior to the strike that halted much of the company’s commercial ... Read Full Story

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Gemini Jets Continental Airlines Boeing 787-8

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Gemini Jets Continental Airlines Boeing 787-8 REF:GJCOA664 Scale 1.400 Length 130mm Wingspan 135mm From the masters of detailed and precision die-cast metal airliners, Gemini Jets presents this wonderful Limited Edition 1:400 scale Boeing 787-8 in Continental Airlines livery. This stunning die-cast replica is produced is accurately scaled with authentic detailing and is certainly a must have for any civil aviation enthusiast. The Boeing 787 is the world's first commercial airliner where lightweight composite materials are predominantly used. Aside from the composites, the environmentally friendly engine features new technology engines that are quieter with low emissions and the aerodynamic design exceeds any previous design for ... Read Full Story

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