787 Dreamliner - Future Dream For Air Travel

[Aussie Pete]

As a (too) frequent traveller, I'm always on the watch for the latest technology in air travel comfort. I was excited enough when I experienced the A380 Airbus (see article) "super-jet" first-hand, but have been beside myself waiting the availability of flights on Boeings newest baby, the 787 Dreamliner, which was scheduled to have it's first test flight this year.

The latest nightmare for Boeing in the Dreamliner venture has been caused by labour issues. A delay in the maiden flight of the plane will most likely push back the first deliveries to early 2010. The Dreamliner project was first kicked-off in 2004 with a record order from All Nippon Airways. Now the Japanese company will not receive delivery until the first quarter of 2010 - about two years later than promised.

Oh well - in the meantime, I'll just keep looking at the pictures and videos, and 'dream' about flying on this 'state of the art' aircraft.

[MY STORY... 'STATE OF THE ART' PICTURE GALLERY AND VIDEOS]

 

[twinseeker]

Check out the inside?

 

[twinseeker]

 

[Kenshinng]

this would be very expensive to travel in i am sure...

 

[tonychat]

Nice. I will book a flight for that to USA when they launch it, of course from Bangkok.

Changi, pls dun think too much.

 

[SIFU]

cheebye thai pimp,

u cannot afford it lah..

if u have the $$, pls remit to your mom who is on welfare..

 

[0939]

Another way of increasing the airfare. Just like HDB increasing the price of the flat.

 

[eQuipment]

times r bad now, lesser passengers travelling on flagship planes unless necessary.

airbus & boeing getting lesser orders for their planes. airlines selling & buying 2nd hand aircrafts among themselves. budget airline companies also trying to cater to longer distance flights to selective destinations.

airbus kena cancelled orders when the recession kicked in. i think the boeing also may delay their official launch too.

 

[tonychat]

airasia has just changed all the plane to airbus. What's talking you?

 

[SIFU]

airasia has just changed all the plane to airbus. What's talking you?

yup thats rite.. stay with budget airlines.. that low budget thai chicken gf of yours and lowlife like yourself can only afford it...