Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Start Of 787 Flight Training Marks Significant Step Toward
First Delivery
Pilots for All Nippon Airways (ANA) have begun training with
Boeing in anticipation of the first deliveries of the 787
Dreamliner. Ten pilots from ANA began the training program with
classroom instructions in Tokyo earlier this month. Training on
simulation devices began April 23 at the Boeing Flight Services
training campus in Seattle, WA. First delivery of the 787 is
scheduled for the third quarter of this year.
"The start of customer training is an exciting milestone on any
new airplane program," said Sherry Carbary, vice president, Boeing
Flight Services. "In the case of the 787 Dreamliner, we're seeing
the results of a special working relationship between Boeing and
ANA. We worked side by side with ANA for more than four years
conducting simulator evaluations, curriculum reviews and
cross-training so that each team learned from the other. It has
truly been a collaboration between committed individuals dedicated
to ensuring success," Carbary said.
The Boeing 787 flight training program uses an innovative suite
of training devices including a full-flight simulator, flight
training device and desktop simulation station to ensure that
pilots are ready to fly the Dreamliner.
With the 787 pilot training courses, pilots can transition to
the new airplane in five to 20 days, depending on pilot experience.
Boeing 777 pilots can qualify to fly the 787 in as little as five
days, given the high level of commonality between the two airplane
types. "This is a significant milestone for our company," said
Hideyuki Shibuichi, senior vice president of Flight Operations for
ANA. "Getting our pilots trained and prepared is essential to being
ready to take delivery of the airplane later this year."
In order to bring training closer to customers around the world,
Boeing has installed a network of eight 787 training suites at five
global campuses: Seattle, Singapore, Tokyo, London Gatwick and
Shanghai.
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