Amidst much fanfare, Air India's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched at the IGI airport, New Delhi on Wednesday. Ending a four-year wait, Air India has become the fifth airline to receive the fuel-efficient and eco-friendly aircraft. The Boeing 787 aircraft is made of composite materials. Its newly-developed engine and advanced flight technologies make it highly fuel-efficient. The plane can fly up to 16,000 km non-stop. Click through the slideshow to know more about the 787 Dreamliner.
Air India had booked 27 Boeing 787s in 2006 in a mega deal. The carrier was to get the delivery in May 2008, but that got pushed forward for a variety of reasons, including manufacturing delays.
The airline plans to deploy the 787 Dreamliner aircraft on domestic routes to save on fuel, train the crew and add flexibility in its winter schedule by flying out to select domestic and overseas destinations.
Boeing has achieved multiple qualifications for its world-wide network of 787 training campuses. The qualifications mean Boeing Flight Services has training devices that are ready to be used with an approved training course in locations around the globe.
The Dreamliner’s new interior boasts of sweeping arches, wide aisles, larger lavatories, and dynamic lighting, innovations that aim to connect the passenger with the flying experience.
Boeing Introduces New Entryway on 787 Dreamliner The interior designers for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner understand fully that first impressions can be everlasting. Therefore, they've designed a larger, more open entryway with sweeping arches that immediately direct the eye upward.
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