[93][94] Boeing provided an updated 787 schedule on August 27, 2009, with the first flight planned to occur by the end of 2009 and deliveries to begin at the end of 2010. On October 1, 2020, Boeing announced the 787 will be produced only in North Charleston from mid-2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, as the production rate fall to six per month. Since entering service in 2011, the 787 Dreamliner family is flying more than 1,900 routes and has made more than 235 new point-to-point routes possible. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the aircraft that kicked off the next-generation revolution in air travel and showcased how the future of air travel could be more efficient and beneficial for airlines and passengers alike. With a fully loaded range of over 8,000 miles, that's roughly ¼ pound per passenger mile - 1100% better! This page was last edited on 23 April 2021, at 18:46. [231] The control, navigation, and communication systems are networked with the passenger cabin's in-flight internet systems. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Figure 5) is a family of long-range, midsize wide-body, twin-engine jet airliners that can seat 242–335 passengers in a typical three-class seating configuration.This aircraft, the world’s first major commercial airliner to use composite materials as the primary material in its airframe, is Boeing’s most fuel-efficient airliner [11]. (Or just another great replacement aircraft? [395][396] A battery approved by FAA (through Mobile Power Solutions) was made by Rose Electronics using Kokam cells;[397] the batteries installed in the 787 are made by Yuasa. [340] The -8's longer wingspan makes it more efficient on stages longer than 200 nmi (370 km). Geoffrey Morrison/CNET Last year for this publication, I boarded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced commercial planes flying today, and sat in coach for 15 hours. [81] Although fired in 2006, Boeing engineer Vince Weldon complained to management, and later to the public: the composite fuselage was unsafe compared to conventional aluminum designs, and in a crash, was more likely to "shatter too easily and burn with toxic fumes". The 787 Dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies to an all-new airplane design. Jet engines, better design, weight saving technology such as fly by wire - all have contributed to the quantum leap - but composites have had a huge part to play. [329], The 8.7% fuselage stretch from the -9 to the -10 likely increased empty weight at a lower rate than the 7.4% growth from the -8 to the -9 due to the 10.7% stretch. [248][249] In 2006, Boeing addressed reports of an extended change period by stating that the 787 engine swap was intended to take 24 hours. [339] As it was designed specifically for the Japanese market, Boeing would likely scrap it after they switched orders. [360] The FAA and NTSB sent representatives to assist in the investigation. Designed to be more uplifting in every way, the cabin offers a more tranquil experience. Here's why", "Maximizing the Middle, Finding the sweet spot in the market", "Daydream believer: How different is the Boeing 787? [17] The 787-3 and 787-8 were to be the initial variants, with the 787-9 entering service in 2010.[18]. [16] The ANA order was initially specified as 30 787-3, 290–330 seat, one-class domestic aircraft, and 20 787-8, long-haul, 210–250 seat, two-class aircraft for regional international routes such as Tokyo Narita–Beijing, and could perform routes to cities not previously served, such as Denver, Moscow, and New Delhi. Boeing's accounting method books sales immediately and distributes estimated production costs over ten years for the 1,300 aircraft it expects to deliver during that time. There are three different variations of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and as of 31 March 2017, all three variants are flying commercially. Following a major revamp of the original 787-8 wing, the latest configuration for the 787-9 and -10 is the fourth design evolution. 197 ft 3 in (60.12 m) span, 246.9 in / 6.27 m mean chord. [386] Industry experts disagreed on consequences of the grounding: Airbus was confident that Boeing would resolve the issue[387] and that no airlines will switch plane type,[388][389] while other experts saw the problem as "costly"[390] and "could take upwards of a year". The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a firm favorite with airlines and passengers alike. January 22, 2019 in Technology, Commercial, January 8, 2018 in Technology, Commercial, Site Terms | Privacy and Cookie Statement | Ad Choices "[357], On July 12, 2013, a fire started on an empty Ethiopian Airlines 787 parked at Heathrow Airport before it was extinguished by the airport fire and rescue service. [363] The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) issued a special bulletin on July 18, 2013, requesting the US FAA ensure that the locator is removed or disconnected in Boeing 787s and to review the safety of lithium battery-powered ELT systems in other aircraft types. The airplane's unparalleled fuel efficiency and range flexibility enables carriers to profitably open new routes as well as optimize fleet and network performance. The 787-9 variant was postponed to 2012 and the 787-3 variant was to follow at a later date. [148], The first 787 was officially delivered to All Nippon Airways (ANA) on September 25, 2011, at the Boeing Everett factory. [314], The first test 787-10 aircraft is engaged in flight envelope expansion work and the second joined the program in early May 2017, while the third with a passenger cabin interior to test the uprated environmental control system and Trent fuel-burn performance was scheduled to join in June. 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[232] In January 2008, FAA concerns were reported regarding possible passenger access to the 787's computer networks; Boeing has stated that various protective hardware and software solutions are employed, including air gaps to physically separate the networks, and firewalls for software separation. The WestJet 787 Dreamliner has smart sensors that detect turbulence and are designed to reduce motion sickness eightfold, according to Boeing. [410] Qatar Airways grounded their five Dreamliners. LED lights have previously been an option on the Boeing 777 and Airbus aircraft. [423][424] The repairs were expected to be completed in weeks. [406] The failure rate, with two major battery thermal runaway events in 100,000 flight hours, was much higher than the rate of one in 10 million flight hours predicted by Boeing. [95] The company expected to write off US$2.5 billion because it considered the first three Dreamliners built unsellable and suitable only for flight tests. [218][219], The 787 has a "fly-by-wire" control system similar in architecture to that of the Boeing 777. After dropping its Sonic Cruiser project, Boeing announced the conventional 7E7 on January 29, 2003, focused on efficiency. Undertaking the design process without preconceived ideas enabled Boeing engineers to specify the optimum material for specific applications throughout the airframe. 25% said they would go out of their way to again fly on the 787. [252][254] The Dreamliner's cabin width is 15 inches (38 cm) more than that of the Airbus A330 and A340,[255] 5 inches (13 cm) less than the A350,[256] and 16 in (41 cm) less than the 777. By late 2018, deferred production costs were reduced from a peak of $27.6 billion in early 2016 to $23.5 billion as assembly efficiency improved and the 800th production started. The Boeing Archives Presents Video Series, Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. On July 8, 2007, the prototype was rolled out without major systems, and experienced multiple delays until its maiden flight on December 15, 2009. The industry-leading technology of the 787 Dreamliner is creating remarkable opportunities for airlines around the world and dramatically improving the air travel experience. This would allow more range, like the 5,600 nmi (10,400 km) trip from Auckland to Los Angeles with no passenger restrictions and some cargo. The focus of the review was on the safety of the lithium-ion batteries[386] made of lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2). [372] The leak became known to pilots only after it was pointed out by concerned passengers. [393][394] FAA approved a 787 battery in 2007 with nine "special conditions". Substantial redesign work was expected to correct this, which would complicate increases in production rates;[89] Boeing stated the early 787-8s would have a range of almost 8,000 nmi (15,000 km). It’s scheduled to bring another eight into its fleet in 2018-2019 before starting to take deliveries of a new order of 47 aircraft.In total, American Airlines will have 89 Dreamliners (42 of the smaller 787-8 model and 47 of the larger 787-9) By January 2010, all orders, from Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, had been converted to the 787-8. The head of the FAA, Michael Huerta, said that so far nothing found "suggests [the 787] is not safe. [80][81] The crash test was the third in a series of demonstrations conducted to match FAA requirements, including additional certification criteria due to the wide-scale use of composite materials. Browse Aviation24.be's complete collection of articles and commentary on Boeing 787 Dreamliner. [303] As of August 2020 the aircraft has 211 orders out of which 58 have been delivered, 7 of which are stored. Aerospace and defence company Boeing has plans to cut 787 Dreamliner production from six a month to five in mid-2021 as international air travel continues to suffer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Polaris class on this aircraft features a standard Business Class seat which transforms into a fully flat bed. Waarom vliegen met de Dreamliner? [235] Each 787 contains approximately 77,000 pounds (35 metric tons) of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), made with 51,000 lb (23 t) of carbon fiber. CST-100 Starliner Test Article domes mated into full capsule for first time at Kennedy Space Center. Its first flight took place on 15 December 2009. [29], On December 16, 2003, Boeing announced that the 787 would be assembled in its factory in Everett, Washington. [186], The valuation for a new 787-9 is $145 million in 2018, up from $135 million in 2014, but it may have been sold for $110–15 million to prevent A330neo sales while an A330-900 is worth $115 million. Boeing informed the FAA "nonconforming" sections of the rear fuselage did not meet engineering standards, and the high-level FAA review is considering requiring additional inspections for as many as about 900 of the roughly 1,000 Dreamliners delivered since 2011. [171] Dispatch reliability grew to 99.3% in 2017. [137][138] In January 2011, the first 787 delivery was rescheduled to the third quarter of 2011 due to software and electrical updates following the in-flight fire. That's a better way to fly. As of March 2020[update], the 787 had orders for 1,510 aircraft from 72 identified customers. This was particularly acute on short haul flights as there was insufficient time to allow the unit to cool before a restart was needed. Recently, an article surfaced on the New York Times about the fact that Boeing is cutting corners on yet another aircraft. [367] The fault was caused by a supplier assembly error. [402] As of January 29, 2013[update], JTSB approved the Yuasa factory quality control[404][405] while the NTSB examined the Boston battery for defects. [299] Mike Bair, Boeing's vice president and general manager for the 787 development program at the time, said it was easier to proceed with the 787-10 development after other customers followed Emirates' request. [62], In September 2007, Boeing announced a three-month delay, blaming a shortage of fasteners as well as incomplete software. These days, you go to the board, and they say, 'Here's the budget for this airplane, and we'll be taking this piece of it off the top, and you get what's left; don't fuck up. [14][15], On April 26, 2004, Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) became the launch customer for the 787, announcing a firm order for 50 aircraft with deliveries to begin in late 2008. [282], Keeping the same wingspan as the 787-8, the 787-9 is a lengthened and strengthened variant with a 20 feet (6.1 m) longer fuselage and a 54,500 pounds (24,700 kg) higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW), seating 280 passengers in a typical three-class arrangement over a 7,635 nautical miles (8,786 mi; 14,140 km) range. This was the first Boeing Dreamliner that was manufactured outside of Washington state. [213] The total available on-board electrical power is 1.45 megawatts, which is five times the power available on conventional pneumatic airliners;[214] the most notable electrically powered systems include engine start, cabin pressurization, horizontal-stabilizer trim, and wheel brakes. It would introduce three more A330s as there were not enough 787 pilots. The stretched 787-9, 206 ft (63 m) long, can fly 7,635 nmi (14,140 km) with 290 passengers; it entered service on August 7, 2014, with ANA. The Japanese government supported development with an estimated US$2 billion in loans. [182], On July 21, 2016, Boeing reported charges of $847 million against two flight-test 787s built in 2009. [228] Battery charging is controlled by four independent systems to prevent overcharging, following early lab testing. World's largest airline to more than double its Dreamliner fleet. '"[9], The replacement for the Sonic Cruiser project was named "7E7"[10] (with a development code name of "Y2"). It was planned to be released earlier, but the first passenger flight of the airplane was in October 2011. Around 20% better fuel per seat and emissions than the airplanes it will replace. [220] The flight deck features multi-function LCDs, which use an industry-standard graphical user interface widget toolkit (Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User Systems / ARINC 661). [381], The only American airline that operated the Dreamliner at the time was United Airlines, which had six. Japanese companies co-designed and built 35% of the aircraft; the first time that outside firms played a key design role on Boeing airliner wings. Because of the length and additional tail strike protection needed, a semilevered landing gear enables rotation over the aft wheels rather than at the bogie center, like the 777-300ER, and the cabin air conditioning system has 15% more capacity. "787s Grounded After Emergency Landing". By April 2015, the production rate was 10 per month;[190], From late 2020, production rate is to be reduced from 14 to 12 airplanes per month due to the China–United States trade war. [126] On September 10, 2010, a partial engine surge occurred in a Trent engine on ZA001 at Roswell. [209] The 787-8 is targeted to replace the Boeing 767-200ER and -300ER, as well as expand into new non-stop markets where larger planes would not be economically viable. This article lists the orders and deliveries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner . Because of this some airlines will get their aircraft nearly 30 months late. ANA was the launch customer for the efficiency-focused Boeing 787. The Boeing Dreamliner has a take-off weight of 550,000 pounds carrying 290 passengers. 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An unanticipated problem was encountered, check back soon and try again While other aircraft focused on size and capacity, Boeing made a bold move to offer a smaller but more efficient aircraft with a clean-sheet design. At launch, Boeing targeted 20% less fuel burn than replaced aircraft like the Boeing 767, carrying 200 to 300 passengers on point-to-point routes up to 8,500 nmi (16,000 km), a shift from hub-and-spoke travel. Ted Piepenbrock, an academic affiliated with the MIT and the University of Oxford, projects losses decreasing through the first 700 airliners, forecast the cumulative deferred costs to peak beyond $34 billion and its model most favorable to Boeing projects a program loss of $5 billion after delivering 2,000 Dreamliners. [332][333] Boeing also reportedly considered a 787 variant as a candidate to replace the 747-based Boeing VC-25 presidential transport in 2009. A similar incident in a parked Japan Airlines 787 at Boston's Logan International Airport within the same week led the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all 787s. [177][178] In 2013, the 787 program was expected to be profitable after 1,100 aircraft have been sold. Fleet names. [414], On February 7, 2013, the FAA gave approval for Boeing to conduct 787 test flights to gather additional data. [4] Instead of conventionally building the aircraft from the ground up, final assembly employed 800 to 1,200 people to join completed subassemblies and to integrate systems. [251], The 787-8 is designed to typically seat 234 passengers in a three-class setup, 240 in two-class domestic configuration, and 296 passengers in a high-density economy arrangement. [155] An ANA 787 flew its first long-haul flight to Europe on January 21, 2012 from Haneda to Frankfurt Airport. There are three different variations of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and as of 31 March 2017, all three variants are flying commercially. The advanced features of the 787 increase efficiency, simplify airplane ownership and operation, and significantly improve the air travel experience. Let’s take a look. The 747X would have lengthened the 747-400 and improved efficiency, and the Sonic Cruiser would have achieved 15% higher speeds (approximately Mach 0.98) while burning fuel at the same rate as the 767. Boeing, Air Lease Corp., and EVA Air today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner, via lease from ALC, at Boeing’s South Carolina Delivery Center. [108][109] On April 7, data showed the test had been a success. [370][clarification needed], On November 22, 2013, Boeing issued an advisory to airlines using General Electric GEnx engines on 787 and 747-8 aircraft to avoid flying near high-level thunderstorms due to an increased risk of icing on the engines. 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