Overseas Aviation

Dreaming of a new 787 Boeing's newest Dreamliner aircraft, the 787-10, made its debut

There ain't no party like a new-airplane party, which is just what happened Friday when Boeing introduced its newest commercial aircraft, the 787-10.

The rollout, as these events are called, occurred at Boeing's factory in Charleston, South Carolina, which opened just over three years ago. President Donald Trump and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster attended as thousands of the plant's employees greeted the aircraft.

The 787-10 is the third version of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, which first started flying passengers in 2011. Like its siblings, the aircraft is made of composite materials and characterized by high fuel efficiency, a blunter nose and sharply swept wings. But at 18-feet (5.5 meters) longer than the 787-9, it can carry 40 additional passengers in a typical configuration and 15 percent more cargo.

In a statement Boeing said the 787-10 will make its first flight in the coming weeks, with deliveries starting next year. Nine airlines, including United Airlines, British Airways and launch customer Singapore Airlines, have placed orders for 149 aircraft.

Though suppliers around world build the airliner's various parts, final assembly of the 787-10 will take place exclusively in Charleston. It will be the first of the company's commercial aircraft to be produced outside Boeing's historic home base of Seattle.

Korean Air takes the 1st Boeing 787

Korean Air took delivery of its first B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft during a ceremony at Boeing’s South Carolina assembly site on Friday, February 24.

It is the first of ten Dreamliner’s the carrier has on order, with five scheduled to join the fleet this year and another five being added by 2019.

“The 787 Dreamliner will be a key member of Korean Air’s fleet as we continue to introduce next-generation airplanes to our customers,” said Walter Cho, president of Korean Air.

“The aircraft is fuel efficient, quiet, has lower operating costs and is spacious and very elegant. The cabin features are impressive and will ensure maximum comfort for Korean Air’s passengers.”

After crew familiarisation services between Seoul’s Gimpo Airport and Jeju, the new aircraft will be deployed on long-haul international routes to Toronto, Madrid and Zurich this year.

The aircraft will offer 269 seats in a three-class formation, with six seats in first, 18 in business and 245 economy seats.

“Korean Air continues to demonstrate its leadership in the global commercial airline industry and we are confident that the market-leading efficiency and comfort of the 787-9 Dreamliner will build onto their long-term success for many years to come,” said Rick Anderson, vice president of Northeast Asia sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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Air Caraibes A350-900

Guys, Is it true Cathay Pacific A330 returned to HKG due to some emergency reasons ? any body have more info ?

some issue with the left engine

First Sukhoi Superjet for Brussels Airlines

Turkish Airlines cancels some of the Boeing B777-300Er orders with Boeing due to an economic issues in Turkey. Iran Air have confirmed it will take one of those B777-300er next month.

Any body have the detail of the B777 to be sold to Iran air next month.

Largest aircraft to operate on LCY

C Series can operate transatlantic routes to JFK from LCY without stopping at shannon...looks like A318 days are numbered

Shannon was not just a tech stop. I thought they did US pre-clearance there to avoid delays @JFK and pull in as a domestic arrival.

For time sensitive passengers flying out of LCY (instead of LHR) pre-clearance is a huge draw.

Shannon is a tech stop...since it is a tech stop they utilized the time for US pre-clearance

BA had two LCY-JFK flights and last Nov one was discontinued when the Shannon USCBP post changed its working hours and pre-clearance was not available for that second flight any longer.

I am pretty sure the reason BA selected Shannon for the tech stop (as opposed to any other point along the TATL routing) was the pre-clearnace.

^^^That is correct

on side note LCY has a short runway compared to RML

i.e. RML - BAH or RML to SIN is a possibility

Yes, and it would be a good mini hub for LCC operations to GCC and South East Asia, given its proximity to Colombo city.

Last month UAE announced that they will start offering VOA for Indian passport holders who are either US Green card holders or have a valid B1/B2.

If they expand this to include SL, there will be a lot of new traffic created to UAE. Other GCC countries typically follow the lead of the UAE, so it is only a matter of time before this becomes a GCC-wide offering (except for perhaps KSA).

Yup, it is not looking good for EK. EY is surviving thanks to pre-clearance @AUH.