Boeing 787 Dreamliner to take flight later this year
Remember the Boeing 787 Dreamliner? You know, the one that took 10 billion dollars to develop and up until now, has yet to take flight? Well, its inaugural flight is set by the end of the year while first deliveries of the aircraft is scheduled around the last quarter of 2010. That's 2 years behind its initial schedule. Also, Boeing said that it would cost another $2.5bn to get it airborne.
Wow, all that money for just one aircraft. So, what's all the hoopla about the Boeing 787? Well, this plane is designed to fly long distances and consume 20% less fuel than similar-sized airplanes. This plan also features larger windows, higher humidity and higher air pressure so that it can offset jetlag.
Via: Breaking Travel News
Wow, all that money for just one aircraft. So, what's all the hoopla about the Boeing 787? Well, this plane is designed to fly long distances and consume 20% less fuel than similar-sized airplanes. This plan also features larger windows, higher humidity and higher air pressure so that it can offset jetlag.
Via: Breaking Travel News
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