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Boeing 787 Dreamliner. By: Sam Stromswold. Getting Started…. I find this topic interesting because… I think you will find this topic interesting because…. Background Information. Original concept was to make airframe larger and faster than the 747-400.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner By: Sam Stromswold
Getting Started… • I find this topic interesting because… • I think you will find this topic interesting because…
Background Information • Original concept was to make airframe larger and faster than the 747-400. • Unfortunately the 9/11 terrorist attacks spiked oil prices and put pressure on airline manufacturers. • 2003, Boeing unveils new aircraft, 7E7, test flight on December 15, 2009. • Maiden commercial flight was on October 26, 2011 with All Nippon Airways.
New Technology (Airframe) • Body made of composite materials (CFRP). • One piece composite body. • Smooth Ride Technology • Smooth Wing Technology
New Engine Technology • Advanced engines have more electric systems and a bypass of 10. • Sound proofed engine materials. • Nacelle Chevrons installed. • Interchangeable engines.
New Flight Controls • Dual HUD, thermal imaging. • Larger, programmable navigation screens. • Standardized controls with other Boeing airframes. • Electronic checklist.
Passenger Technology • Dynamic LED lighting in the fuselage. • New larger windows, tinted. • New air conditioning system, quieter.
References • "Boeing's New Airplane - Design Highlights." Boeing's New Airplane. The Boeing Company, 15 Dec. 2009. Web. 10 Nov. 2012. <http://www.newairplane.com/787/design_highlights/>. • Brages, Sue. "New Boeing 787 Takes Flight." - Technorati Travel. Technorati, 27 Oct. 2011. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://technorati.com/lifestyle/travel/article/new-boeing-787-takes-flight/>. • "Everything about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner." Everything about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Flight Global, 7 July 2007. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/everything-about-the-boeing-787-dreamliner-209212/>. • Nasson, Tim. "787 Dreamliner Cockpit." 787 Dreamliner Cockpit. N.p., 28 Feb. 2012. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://timnasson.com/aircraft/787-interior/787-dreamliner-cock-pit/>.