Boeing specials on Aisle 3!
Posted on 03/15/2005 5:33:30 PM PST by Paleo Conservative
In keeping with its 7-Series tradition, Boeing has given its mid-sized 7E7 jetliner the official model designation number of 787, and the name Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Able to seat 200 to 300 passengers, the twin-aisle aircraft reportedly will use 20 percent less fuel compared to a plane of comparable size.
Boeing also announced that it has completed the 787's first full-scale, one-piece fuselage section, demonstrating concepts for production scheduled to begin next year. The first major 787 structure to reach this stage of development, the 7m/22-ft long, 6m/19-ft wide fuselage barrel section was completed in December 2004. The section was fabricated using a computerized tape laying process and was autoclave-cured. Windows and doors were cut and a painting process was tested. According to the company, numerous tests were then performed to confirm structural integrity.
The 787 launch helped Boeing end 2004 with a nearly 14 percent net increase in orders for its commercial airplanes. It has received deposits from customers securing nearly 260 787 aircraft, committing the first two years of planned production deliveries. In total, 191 firm orders have been taken from 15 airlines for the 787. Boeing also delivered 285 commercial airplanes as scheduled and plans to increase production to 320 aircraft in 2005, with further increases anticipated in 2006.
Boeing confirmed that Vietnam Airlines will take four 787-8s in 2010, valued at $500 million (USD) at list prices. The order is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2005. Continental Airlines, the first major U.S. carrier to announce 787 acquisition plans, signed an agreement to purchase ten 787-8s, with delivery scheduled for 2009. Rounding out the list of purchasers for 2004 is Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL), with a firm order for 30 (787-3s and 787-8s) and an option for 20 more. Deliveries are scheduled for 2008 and will replace JAL's Boeing 767s and Airbus A300-600s.
The Peoples' Republic of China recently signed a preliminary agreement worth $7.2 billion, which paves the way for the purchase of a total of 60 787s by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. Boeing has announced an ambitious production schedule, with each carrier scheduled to take delivery of its first 787 in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Ethiopian Airlines also announced a preliminary $1.3 billion agreement for as many as ten 787s (five firm orders), making it the first African-based airline to purchase the plane.
Nor do I.
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The article is incorrect when it says there are 191 firm orders. Icelandair placed an order for 2 a few weeks ago, which brings it to 193. I hope they can conver the remaining 67 deposits into orders.
I hope Boeing wins from Qatar Airways, who said they are interested in the 787-9. Boeing will definately build it but they need to do it when the customers want. Boeing can't afford to lose Qatar to Airbus. They also say that Singapore Airlines is one of the big testers. If Boeing can win SIA, then that will go a long way in the 787 program.
The A350 won't be as good as the 787 anyway.
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Boeing specials on Aisle 3!
Ahhh, there's a guy in the national news with bleached skin and no nose that feels your way with little boys. He may be a better contact for you. BTW he had a billion dollar contract with Sony about 10 years ago.
In 1978 Boeing was developing the 767 and 757 to replace the 707 and 727. The financed the development costs from cash on the Balance Sheet and accrued NO DEBT. The whole idea is to reduce construction costs so that the outyears are really barn burners in cash flow. The 707 and 727 were cash cows in their final years due to production savings and engine improvements. The same will happen with the dreamliner. Except for the sexual peccadillos of recent times the comapny will endure. We just need to properly support this high tech industry from the European air craft industry.
The A350 is essentially a warmed over A330 with a new wing and 787-technology engines. The A350 won't be as light as the 787 in terms of weight per passenger load, and the A350 lacks the "bleedless" power accessories design that makes the 787 quite fuel-efficient. Given the success with the 777-300ER demonstrating longer range than anticipated, I think Qatar Airways will buy the 787-8 and 787-9 for international route expansion.
The 787 will offer fuel savings and additional passenger comfort. Those Airbus marketing geniuses who came up with the five tonne overweight A380 just might be kicking themselves in tail feathers right now.
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What exactly is meant by "bleedless". I keep seeing that term mentioned but with no explanation about its significance.
But the 747 was a lot more overweight.
Just buy an Airbus 380 to tide you over until the 767 is ready. Rumor has it that Airbus is making really good deals on them.
Rumor has it a free brand new never used Empennage Tail maintenance/inspection Stand is included with each & every Airbus 380 sold! :-)
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