Fri, May 27, 2011
Boeing, ANA To Conduct 787 Service Readiness Validation In
Japan
Boeing and ANA have outlined how the two companies will work
together to help prove the 787 Dreamliner's readiness to enter
service on a commercial basis. Using the second flight test
aircraft, known as ZA002, they will simulate in-service operations
across several airports in Japan in a service ready operational
validation. The validation is expected to take place the week of
July 4. Anticipated city pairs include trips between Haneda Airport
in Tokyo and airports in Osaka (Itami and Kansai), Okayama and
Hiroshima.
This will be the 787's maiden appearance in Japan. ANA is the
launch customer for the aircraft and has 55 Dreamliners on order.
The 787, which will be deployed across the ANA route network, is an
integral part of ANA's strategy to strengthen its position and
support its growth and expansion plans.
"ANA is eager to introduce the innovative 787 Dreamliner to
Japan," said Shinichiro Ito, ANA president and chief executive
officer. "Giving our employees the opportunity to gain experience
with the airplane will help ensure a smoother entry into service
later this year."
"We've put the airplane through its paces in a rigorous flight
test program," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general
manager of the 787 program. "Now, as we get closer to first
delivery, we'll prove out its capabilities and reliability in a
revenue-like environment."
ANA's maintenance crews also will practice maintenance and
servicing of the 787 during the validation. This will include
typical ground servicing activities, fit checks of airplane jacks
and maintenance hangar stands, towing and refueling the airplane,
and other routine maintenance operations. Watch this video to see
how Boeing and ANA are planning for the validation.
Boeing plans to deliver the first 787 to ANA in the August to
September timeframe.
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