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787 Dreamliner Draws Boeing Logo Across US

What you’re looking at is the real-time geographic tracking information of flight ZA236 as it was coming back to its home base in Washington state. It flew across the entire United States, drawing this gigantic Boeing logo.


December 23, 2011
Online

Design Your Own Boeing 787 Dreamliner

If you’ve always longed for your own private jumbo jet, well, keep dreaming. But at least Boeing now offers your the chance to design your own hypothetical colour scheme, just in case you ever find yourself in a position to buy one.


December 5, 2011
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Inside The New Qantas 787 Dreamliners

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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.


November 11, 2011
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How Does It Feel To Fly In The Boeing Dreamliner?

Flight Global’s Jon Ostrower has flown in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner a few times already. He just posted a video along with a detailed account of his experience inside ANA’s newest toy. It seems like a great experience, as promised:


November 4, 2011
News

Safety Inspectors May Not Be Able To Tell If A Dreamliner Is Damaged

The extensive use of composite materials makes the Boeing 787 one of the most advanced commercial aircraft ever built. And while it’s already been approved for flight, safety officials are concerned about the long term viability of those materials, which are now being used in the aircraft’s wings and fuselage.


October 28, 2011
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Why The Boeing 787 Will Ride Like A Dream

Boeing’s latest and greatest, the $US193.5 million 787 Dreamliner, is expected to change long-haul air travel just as much as the 707 and A380 Airbus models that preceded it. Here are just a few of the new systems and conveniences on board.


October 27, 2011
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Boeing 787 Reviewed: Well Worth The Wait

Boeing’s first 787 Dreamliner made its first commercial flight today. After years of delays the future of aviation has arrived. And according to reviews, it was a totally pleasant flight. Even if the 787 can’t totally fix flying, it might make it a whole lot better.


October 22, 2011
News

Could Boeing’s Miracle Plane Make Flying Suck Less?

On Wednesday Boeing’s long-delayed, carbon-fibre, fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner will finally make its first passenger flight: a haul from Tokyo to Hong Kong. Time to find out if the Dreamliner can make flying better for everyone.


September 27, 2011
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This Is The First Boeing Dreamliner To Enter Service

Rejoice, for Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner after three years of delay. It has been handed to All Nippon Airlines yesterday and it will arrive to its base in Tokyo today. It will begin flying on November 11.


September 16, 2011
Entertainment

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Uses Android For Entertainment

Boeing’s decided to stick a little green monster in its long-awaited, recently certified 787 Dreamliners. All 787s currently in production are being fitted with Android servers and touchscreens, which will be available in economy through first class.