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Chicago-based Boeing Co. unveiled its first fully assembled 787 Dream-liner in Everett, Washington on Sunday, 8th July, 2007. The premier was broad-casted live on the Internet and on satellite television in nine languages to more than 45 countries.
Said to be the largest commercial airplane, the Dream-liner is Boeing’s first all-new jet since 1995. With 787, air travel is expected to improve dramatically. Passengers will also be benefited as air journey will be comfortable, convenient and within their means. It’ll burn less fuel and will be environmentally progressive for the Earth.
Till date, Boeing has won 677 orders for the 787, 35 of which came on Saturday with Air Berlin ordering 25 and a Kuwaiti company 10 for Kuwait airlines.
It takes several weeks to assemble the parts but once the production hits full speed the company expects each plane to spend just three days in final assembly. The average list price of 787 is of $162 million but customers are typically negotiating discounts on bulk orders.
787’s first flight is expected to take place between late August and late September. The plane is set to enter commercial service next May.
Source: CNN
