Boeing's 787: One Dreamy Plane Unveiled
Dreamliner seems an appropriate name for Boeing's newest creation, the 787.
I'm not sure what Orville and Wilbur Wright felt on that North Carolina beach in 1903, but I suspect it was similar to the elation employees of Boeing felt on Sunday, 07/08/07--make that 7/8/7, when the the plane was rolled out for all to see.
According to Boeing, the 787 Dreamliner Premiere was broadcast live via satellite to more than 45 countries with Tom Brokaw as the host. With 15,000 employees, and friends of Boeing in attendance, it was an event and an airplane that made quite an impression.
Business Week takes us on a tour of the 787's sleek new interior.
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Comments
Looks well thought out and very inviting. Can't wait to fly on one. I particulary appreciate the design focus on energy efficiency.
Posted by: Steve Abbott | July 13, 2007 9:46 AM
In a word, "Impressive"...unfortunately, what Boeing presents bares little resemblance to what the public enjoys in real life. I remember the days when the 747 was unveiled, another impressive interior design, terrific features; lounge areas, great lighting and design and so much more, it made people feel important...all of it laid waste by the airlines in a feeble effort to generate more profits, which they in most cases failed at providing their shareholders.
I'm a first class passenger (90%) of the time anyway and its a treat when an airline truly respects my business by providing the luxury shown in the photo's produced by Boeing. Only a handful of airlines get it right, the rest lure you in with the features and then refit the planes once they feel they’ve created a loyal customer.
Boeing’s design is spot on, let's hope the interior designs shown in the photo’s don't go the way of the dinosaur.
Eric
Posted by: Eric Yale | July 13, 2007 10:07 AM
Pretty plane, still doesn't address the major bugbears of travel, check in, boarding, diembarking, waiting times & lost luggage, but then why should the airlines worry about that, we all need to travel - right?
Posted by: Geoff | July 13, 2007 10:20 AM