Sat, Oct 15, 2011
United Airlines Will Be First U.S. Carrier To Fly Boeing's New
Airliner
Final assembly of the first Dreamliner slated for delivery to a
domestic airline was completed by Boeing Wednesday night, finishing
the first major step in the aircraft's production. United Airlines
will be the first North American carrier to take a 787 delivery,
with plans to introduce the first of 50 Dreamliners into revenue
service in 2012.
Photo Courtesy Boeing
While in final assembly, the aircraft moved through four factory
positions, including the final aircraft body join, landing gear
installation, weight-on-wheels testing and installation of interior
components and systems. Over the next several months, the aircraft
will move to the next phase of completion, which includes final
cabin configuration, installation of engines and painting.
Boeing will configure United's first 787 with 36 seats in
BusinessFirst, 63 seats in Economy Plus and 120 seats in Economy.
The aircraft's use of light-weight composites, together with more
electric systems, modern engines and improved aerodynamic design,
allows it to fly farther, faster and more efficiently. Customers
will experience greater comfort with improved lighting, bigger
windows, larger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude and enhanced
ventilation systems, among other passenger-friendly features.
United Continental Holdings' subsidiaries Continental and United
each ordered 25 Dreamliners. With expanded range capabilities,
greater fuel efficiency and superior operating economics, the 787
will allow United to target new long-haul markets and replace
older, less-efficient widebody aircraft.
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