Despite having production delays from hell and question marks over its validity, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner finally starting flying back in October this year. And after ordering 50 of the new planes, Qantas has given us a glimpse of the inside of the new aircraft, which is scheduled to begin flying in 2014.
The actual images are a bit generic – expect Qantas to customise the interior fairly extensively before the planes start flying in a few years – but they give a great look at how the 290 seater will handle entertainment and comfort.
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Andrew Boydston (Boise, ID)
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 10:37 AMWhy a single isle view. Do you have a two isle configuration? This view understates the actual roominess, windows, and lighting awaiting Australia’s travelers.
Grandadsbum
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:26 AMThe Dreamliner is not as big as the A380, their business model revolves around mileage rather than amount of passengers. I have no doubt that Q will opt for more bums on seats though, so expect crampt. On the plus side though, it should be quieter than the current options.
Will
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:28 AMthe single isle view is of a Boeing 737 with their new Sky Interior
Antonia
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:15 AMGiven they don’t like you loitering on any flights, its just another aeroplane from which (unless you’re rich enough to upgrade) we’ll arrive exhausted in Europe or the US.
And I still reckon that passengers (with their luggage) should be charged by the kilo ;-)
Ozoneocean
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 2:53 PMBeing a lightweight myself, I agree with that!
Mr Odd
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 6:36 PMHell, yeah. They can call it a cost saving and a health program ;)
But I don’t see all the fatty business execs like that.
Sayonarax
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 12:06 AMMaybe you should stop flying with Qantas. I have no problems loitering on my favorite Asian airline.
monkeymind
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:27 AMEven though the inflight bar, which is always in the preproduction interious, has been taken out. Gert back to me when we have pics of the actual interiour.
“expect Qantas to customise the interior fairly extensively before the planes start flying in a few years” – Means: work out how they can shove two more rows of seats.
tag86
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:58 AMThe second shot is the interior of a 737 – also mentioned in the linked article. For one it has pull down window shades and is a lot narrower then the cabin in the first shot (look at the overhead bins in the two shots and the double isles). The first image is of a Boeing generic 787 interior and has been around for a while.
Stephen
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 12:09 PMHow awkward would it be to sit in that single seat in the 1st pic
Charles
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 12:22 PMHahahah totally. That would be weird as.
Pat
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 1:14 AMforeveralone.jpg
carol
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 12:54 PMGiven that this is the first time that composite materials have been extensively used in an airliner isn’t anyone concerned that inspectors have no real way of knowing when a failure is imminent?
Thom
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 1:32 PMThey do extensive testing of the materials for wear and stress prior to mass production. New materials and designs (which can have as much bearing n the likelihood of failure as the material) are introduced all the time.
mike
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 1:57 PMIt’s also not the first time. the A380 is about 40% composite. Also there are plenty of methods to inspect coposite damage and fatigue. It’s harder and more expensive but methods do exist.
Ozoneocean
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 3:00 PMCurrently the only difference between flying (with Qantas) in an A380 and a Boeing 747 is that the A380 is cleaner and less ratty.
Will that be the same with these new Dream liners? Just more of the same, except not used enough to get dirty and crappy yet?
Cheshire Cat
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:45 PMUmmmm the A380 is quieter and roomier than the 747 in my opinion. And the dreamliner is meant to be quieter again. I for one am certainly looking forward to it. I just hope jetstr doesn’t get them all…. I like full fair airlines not budget crap.
Tai
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 4:45 PMNot to mention that Jetstar will be getting the first of the 787′s ordered anyway…. I don’t see how the economy airline should get the premium plane before the “premium” airline… but what do I know…. :)
dave
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:06 PMWell it depends what you call a “premium” airline. To me the premium airline is not the expected “premium” airline. For the fact that I have paid extra many times to get on a flight with torn seats, faulty screens, dirty planes, cancelled and delayed flights, and to cap off rude and ignorant staff while flying in business class for the first and last time.
I have ran into issues with all of the main aviation companies during my time, however consistency wise, Virgin wins hands down for overall quality.
I hope Jetstar and Virgin are first in line for the new 787′s.
Thom
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 10:43 AMJetstar domestic is far nicer than Qantas at least in the cattle class. Sure, I don’t get a sandwich or a movie, but the seats are nicer, more space etc. Service is definitely better.
Qantas is only premium in the sense that they charge more.
Harrison
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 2:11 AMI flew Jetstar Syd-Perth, worst flight of my life. Me being fairly tall, the seats were waaayyy too small. The man on the left of me on the window side had 5 Rum and Cokes….there really should be a limit, even if you don’t appear intoxicated…The flight was by far, my worst plane flight, not to mention the fact they made me purchase a bottle of water because they’re taps weren’t working properly…………Never Again.