787 Coming to SYD and MEL

[Oliver Gigacz]

Australians will get a first-hand look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when Qantas and Boeing bring the revolutionary jet down under for a short promotional tour next month.

The Dreamliner will carry both Qantas and Jetstar livery, reflecting that both airlines will employ the 787 from early 2013 on international and domestic routes.

(See the breakdown of Qantas' plans for the Dreamliner in Qantas does the 787 shuffle.)

The 787 will visit both Sydney and Melbourne airports and it certain to be a show-stopper, even though it won't have the same interior layout as what we'll see on the QF or JQ models.

Qantas spokeswoman Olivia Wirth told The Australian aviation reporter Steve Creedy that the airline is looking to do "open days and that sort of thing so people can come and see it."

http://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-brings-boeing-787-dreamliner-to-australia-next-month

[Shayne G]

Wow, looks like Grahame Hutchison and his source he mentioned in another thread are right! :D

[Lukas M]

Found these dates here.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/boeing-does-a-birthday-celebration/story-fn7j19iv-1226152301062

[Oliver Gigacz]

Great news. I will be in SYD on the 16th Nov, so hopefully still there, and hope to catch it in MEL as well.

[Brian Wilkes]

If it works out like that, possible air force one visit to Melbourne also the same week!

[John Arena]

a day off school is in order :)

John

[Raymond Rowe]

What are the proposed dates for Melbourne

[Mike W]

I hope ZA003 (with it's new paint job) is the frame coming over. It looks fantastic and I think will present a great image of the 787 to the general public.

The fact that the 787 is such a paradigm shift in the way Airliners are built, is a huge thing for commercial aviation, especially with Airlines around here being customers.

[Max C]

Isn't the 787 coming over going to be painted in JQ/QF colours?

Wouldn't make sense to repaint an aircraft that's just been repainted?

[lloyd fox]

Yep Anthony is correct.

[Jayden Laing]

Bit more info about the schemes here

http://www.centreforaviation.com/blog/boeing-confirms-787-to-visit-australia-on-15-and-16-november-60426

[Shayne G]

Keep in mind that ZA003 isn't confirmed to be the one coming to Australia yet. IF it does turn out to be the aircraft I can see them putting "QANTAS" titles on the white part of the new livery.

I wonder if we will see big crowds for the 787 arrival around the airport like when Qantas' first A380 was delivered... :D

[Grahame Hutchison]

Great new video of the ANA B787 Dreamliner (via Twitter - Australian Aviation and @Flightblogger)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tZ-5k_4Bfek

[Rowan McKeever]

I thought I saw somewhere that the 787 coming down under would have QF and JQ colours on it?

[Sarah C]

Just decals, similar to the A380 I am sure.

[Rowan McKeever]

Ahh OK, yeah that makes sense Sarah, thanks :)

[Will H]

The nuances between what we call "colours", "livery", and "decals" is generally lost outside our eclectic group.

+1 for just having decals

[David Ramsay]

It is visiting Auckland also, arriving on 12 November direct from Seattle.

I'm guessing it won't be in QF colours as NZ are hosting it here.

NZ media release

19 October 2011

Air New Zealand brings Dreamliner to New Zealand

New Zealanders will be among the first people in the Southern Hemisphere to see the new Boeing 787 aircraft when Air New Zealand brings it to Auckland for the first time from 12-14 November.

Air New Zealand will host the Boeing 787-8 test aircraft at its engineering base at Auckland International Airport for two days. Exact timings of the 787’s arrival on Saturday 12 November non-stop from Seattle will be confirmed in the coming weeks, but will be timed to give Aucklanders the best chance of seeing the aircraft as it flies into Auckland.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the 787 in our skies for the first time. This is an aircraft which has the exciting environmental advantage of using up to 20 percent less fuel while also being able to carry up to 50 percent more cargo than other jet aircraft of comparative size,” says Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe.

Air New Zealand is the launch customer for the larger 787-9 variant, which will have a greater range capability and seating capacity than the 787-8.

“Once the 787-9 goes into service sometime in 2014 it will change how New Zealanders fly and how we bring the world to New Zealand. Its composite structure enables better cabin humidity and lower relative cabin altitude for a more comfortable flying experience,” Mr Fyfe said.

The aircraft on display in Auckland will be one of the first test aircraft produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes and as such is fitted with test equipment.

Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager for the 787 program at Boeing Commercial Airplanes said, “We are thrilled to be able to bring this test plane down here for Air New Zealand. While the interior is filled with test equipment and therefore far from showroom standard, the exterior is not only aerodynamically efficient but extremely beautiful and people will be able to see just how different it looks.”

Branded the "Dreamliner" by Boeing, the structure of the 787 aircraft makes significant use of lightweight high-tech composite materials to deliver operating efficiencies and customer comfort, including higher humidity levels and a more comfortable, lower cabin altitude.

[David Ramsay]

Some photos of United's first 787 coming off the assembly line at Paine Field.

http://www.firstaudio.com/UA 787-0.jpg

http://www.firstaudio.com/UA 787-1.jpg

http://www.firstaudio.com/UA 787-2.jpg

Photos by courtesy of Mike Scott.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

According to Airliners.net...

http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/5300341/

The B787 is due into Sydney at 1130EST Tuesday morning.

[Alexander.L]

Does anyone know where the 787 is planned to park? I was looking to see if i can do some night shots from southern cross drive or the observation deck.

Thanks

[Ryan Hothersall]

Any info in when the 787 will be in Melbourne would be greatly appreciated.

[Jaryd stock]

Don't know exactly Alexander, but I know that one of the gates (Nigel might be able to tell us) on the end of terminal 3 (QF domestic) were retrofited a while back to accommodate the 787. Now if they plan to test those bridges out while it's here you maybe able to get a shot from obs deck. so I hope this helps you out a bit...

[Alexander.L]

Thanks Jaryd!

[Jaryd stock]

Ryan info is in that post that Stefan put up "17th it will be in Melbs"... I hope they don't put QF or JQ decals on it I wanna see original house colours....

[matthew mcdonald]

Im pretty sure it is either gate 7 or 8 at Qantas but I stand corrected if I am wrong.

[Jaryd stock]

I think your right matt, I can only remember it as the one next to the gate that QF 581/82 sits when that flight is being flown by a 744....

[Oliver Gigacz]

What gates in MEL can accomodate an 787, I would assume Gate 11, 21 and 23.

[Nathan M]

Bay 99 for arrival & departure otherwise qf jet-base.

[Anthony T]

Air New Zealand have a live stream of 787 arrival into AKL later this morning.

http://theflyingsocialnetwork.com/archives/44

Live stream now running

[DanielG]

You might be interested in my pics and video from this mornings arrival in AKL:

http://dannews.co.nz/2011/11/12/picsvideo-dreamliner-arrives-in-auckland/

Cheers.

[David N]

Would be Nice to see a Live Stream into both Syd & Mel

[Grahame Hutchison]

Thanks for sharing Daniel, loved the video of the 787, it had a distinctive shape, beautiful lines and those engines look massive.

[Tony G]

Thanks Daniel. Really enjoyed the footage. How cool was it having the 787 taxi over you.

Agreed those engines look huge when you compare them to people walking around them.

[A McLaughlin]

ETA at YSSY is 1100 Tuesday.

[Mike W]

I can't see all those photographers, etc being allowed to be that close and on the tarmac when the 787 comes to Sydney. Lucky buggers.

[Jayden Laing]

In photo number 13, how is the guy in the orange shirt allowed to be standing so close the engine whilst its still running?? Surely he is in the danger jetblast zone!!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Might be just an illusion from a long lens, and he is actually left and behind the intake somewhat (still seems close).

[Nigel C]

I can't see all those photographers, etc being allowed to be that close and on the tarmac when the 787 comes to Sydney. Lucky buggers.

There'll no doubt be a media contingent, and how close to the runways edge they'll get will be determined by operational conditions on the day.

[Ray P.]

I can't see all those photographers, etc being allowed to be that close and on the tarmac when the 787 comes to Sydney. Lucky buggers.

I suspect that the photographers in Auckland were actually further away from the engines than they appeared to be. However, if that's not the case, then someone should be sacked for exposing both people and the aircraft to an enormous amount of risk.

[Micheil Keegan]

Does anyone have a ETD for the hop to Melbourne?

Micheil

[Andrew M]

Any info in when the 787 will be in Melbourne would be greatly appreciated.

Thursday 17th is the date from the AFF site!

Would love to know exact times as I'll head out to the airport to see her land!

[Lukas M]

A R34 landing in afternoon light would be gold!

Knowing Melbourne it will probably be raining and it will land on 27.

[Oliver Gigacz]

So is it confirmed it will park at the Qantas jetbase?

I hope it is, or at least visible from the Qantas club lounge in T3.

[A McLaughlin]

Apparently there won't be a media event for its landing (although I hear some new helos might be airborne), but there is a media event planned for Wednesday morning around 0800 at the Jetbase.

[Rowan McKeever]

Sorry if someone's already answered this, is it N787BA that's down here? I've only seen one small photo and can't tell from that.

Cheers!
Rowan

[Grahame Hutchison]

The aircraft is ZA001 (N787BA) under the command of Boeing Captains Mike Bryan and Regis Hancock (names under cockpit window).

[Rowan McKeever]

Cheers Grahame! :)

[Andrew M]

So it's Wed or Thursday ? Any ideas of landing time ?

[Oliver Gigacz]

The media event in SYD is being held in Hangar 416. Can anyone tell me which hangar this is and if it is visible from T3?

[Sarah C]

Hangar 416 is next to the domestic terminal but you won't be able to see inside the hangar from anywhere in T3, as the doors face away from the terminal.

[JamesP]

I'm in Melbourne atm it'd also be nice to know the ETA/ETD of the 787 into YMML so I can hopefully go and have a quick look at it, even if it's just from outside the fence

[Anthony T]

MEL arr 10:00 17NOV11
MEL dep 09:30 19NOV11

[Fred C]

If I wanted a photo I might be near the GA apron around 1000 on Tuesday.:D

[Ryan Hothersall]

Thanks for the arrival time into Melbourne.

[Jaryd stock]

I wouldn't be at GA for a photo if they park Etihad A346 and the two BA aircraft there like they have been doing for the last couple days.

[Tony G]

If I wanted a photo I might be near the GA apron around 1000 on Tuesday.:D

Have you just thrown a spanner in the works Fred:confused:. So I take it, it will go o the GA for customs and then to the jet base.

I'll be at work but Im trying to help a mate out without a car that wants to get a photo. I think I'll tell him to walk around to the mound, that should be a safe bet.

[Fred C]

It will be parked in H416 for the duration. So no photos. There will also be a 707 arriving too. :D

[Jayden Laing]

Would Fred lie?? ;)

[Tony G]

It will be parked in H416 for the duration. So no photos. There will also be a 707 arriving too. :D

Your joking, 707. Im feeling crook already, cough cough :D. Ah I can't take a day off, I'm on a course. But your joking right?

[Shayne G]

There will also be a 707 arriving too. :D

....Now I'm definately going! :D :D :D

[Tony G]

Would Fred lie?? ;)

I don't know Fred, but I wished I did:rolleyes:. I don't know what to believe.

[Tony G]

Argh, the pain of it. :rolleyes:Of course, we are really flat out at work too.

Too true. Why don't they have ' I'm balling my eyes out" emotion/smilies, I need one now:rolleyes:

[Jaryd stock]

I'll be thinking of you guys when I get a couple of shots.... For about 2 seconds.

[Tony G]

I'll be thinking of you guys when I get a couple of shots.... For about 2 seconds.

Hope your battery goes flat:p, just kidding mate, hope you get some beauties to post.

[Jaryd stock]

Ha ha ha crap that reminds me!!!!

[Lee Boeun]

Hi everyone,

I have just checked the wind, and I guess tomorrow morning YSSY will use runway 16L/R. But what runway will the 787 probably use?

Thanks

[Jayden Laing]

16R if winds are from the south!

[Lee Boeun]

16R if winds are from the south!

Thank you a lot^^

[Lee Boeun]

16R if winds are from the south!

and what is the ETA of the coming 707? ;)

[Arjun M]

Lee,

I've heard somewhere that its coming in at around 4pm sydney time. Not confirmed though.

Also part of the TAF is as folows:
TAF YSSY 141019Z 1412/1518
18020G35KT 9000 HAZE SCT012
FM141600 18015KT 9999 SCT020
FM142200 11010KT 9999 FEW035
FM150400 06015KT CAVOK
FM151200 03008KT 9999 FEW020

Hopefully it stays 16's till she lands.

Arjun

[Anthony T]

From the Australian Business Traveller website :

That hanger is Hangar 416 at Qantas’ Sydney Jet Base, where the Dreamliner will have decals for the Qantas and Jetstar logos applied and be otherwise made ready for its Australian debut on Wednesday November 16th.


...........and it's running late, on the AKL website it is listed as departing at 10:00 NZ Local, so should be in SYD around 11:30 to 12:00.

[Fred C]

1100 is the sched time for the 787. 1815 for the 707.

[Anthony T]

Also listed on the SYD website as NNN787 at 10:45

[Sarah C]

16R in current operation - about 10 spotters already positioned along QF Drive

[Jaryd stock]

Weather service says that winds will be turning easterly, north easterly around midday/ early arvo I wouldn't be surprised if operations turned 07, and if it's late I reckon the race will be on to see who can get there first...

[Nigel C]

There'd be no reason it couldn't use Rwy 16L for arrival....

[DanielG]

It just left Auckland.

[Jaryd stock]

There'd be no reason it couldn't use Rwy 16L for arrival....

True, I wouldn't be wanting to just camp at one spot and hope it comes bye..

[Lee Boeun]

Lee,

I've heard somewhere that its coming in at around 4pm sydney time. Not confirmed though.

Also part of the TAF is as folows:
TAF YSSY 141019Z 1412/1518
18020G35KT 9000 HAZE SCT012
FM141600 18015KT 9999 SCT020
FM142200 11010KT 9999 FEW035
FM150400 06015KT CAVOK
FM151200 03008KT 9999 FEW020

Hopefully it stays 16's till she lands.

Arjun

Thank you^^

[Anthony T]

The 787 is currently 200km west of AKL at 38000 ft

[Lee Boeun]

1100 is the sched time for the 787. 1815 for the 707.

is the coming 707 a USAF tanker with CFM56 engines?

[Fred C]

No. It will have some hush kitted Pratt & Whitney JT3 screamers. ;)

[Shayne G]

hush kitted Pratt & Whitney JT3 screamers

I heard John Travolta's 707 land and takeoff last year, and I have to say to people don't be let down it's huskitted it's still quite smokey and is definately loud! :D
...Albanese won't be happy today! :D

[Brad Varney]

I can't, I can't believe I'm missing this!
Why this day why? :( :( :(
It's expected to stay a SE wind until 12pm.

[Lee Boeun]

No. It will have some hush kitted Pratt & Whitney JT3 screamers. ;)

That's awesome, do you know what is the 707's rego? and what's the ETD? Thank you very much.

[Brad Varney]

N707JT?

[Fred C]

I'd hazard a guess at N707JT.

[Jaryd stock]

I heard an Omega aircraft was arriving in sydney for supporting RAAF fighters for Presidental vist. Only reporting what i heard, it most likely is JT's smokey.

[Jaryd stock]

Confirmed N707JT is the smokey arriving tonight 6:15pm.

[Kurt A]

BOE001 is 194nm East inbound to YSSY FL410. N787BA.

[Noel White]

Thanks Kurt and thank you for your PP feed.

[Ian Gains]

She is due in around 10.48am using 16R. Hope this helps.

[Noel White]

Change of RW to 34L

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing 787 Dreaamliner approach into YSSY.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/BOE001-01.jpg

Now heading 254 degrees.

1033L 30000ft heading 328 degrees at 377kts - heading for MARLN

[Dave Powell]

Is there any word as to whether the 787 will do a flypast of Sydney harbour for promo shots etc like the A380 did?

Thanks

Dave

[Brad Varney]

at 8000 FT now.

[Sarah C]

Dissapointing for 34L arrival for all the spotters on QF Drive. Hopefully there are plenty at the Mound to capture it.

[Nigel C]

And now for the photos.......

[Nigel C]

Haha...normally it's a race to see who can post the first pictures, edited or otherwise, when an event like this occurs and then we'll get to see 40 copies of the same shot. :D

Days off for me at the moment, so I'm nowhere near the place. I'll be back on Thursday; I think that's the departure date? I'll only be allowed to take photos with permission from up above, and even then I probably wouldn't be able to share them publicly. The company's paid photographer gets that privilege.

[Matthew Chisholm]

Yeah weird how no photos have appeared yet in this day and age...

[Nigel C]

I hope you're wrong ;) I'd at least like to be able to see and hear what all the fuss is about before it becomes 'just another aeroplane'.

[Noel White]

..... just like the A380.

Remember Nigel how you chased up the black stuff checking for damage after the A380.

[Kurt A]

Ok..... if I have to :)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_1.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_2.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_3.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_4.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_5.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_6.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_7.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_8.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_9.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_10.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_11.jpg

[Ryan N]

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/flight-boe001-brings-a-spotters-dream-to-sydney-20111115-1ngan.html

[Andrew Coggan]

http://i40.tinypic.com/zloz8l.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

Can't see the images above :mad:

1729 Ok from home, just the security at work :D

Nice close up images.

[Sarah C]

Great photos - never heard of the site they quoted in the SMH article, there are better forums than that one!

[Ryan Hothersall]

Nice photos everyone.

No doubt many are rushing home to try their luck on getting them accepted to airliners.net.

[Shayne G]

I got screwed over as I was getting ready for a 16R arrival then minutes before it arrived I realised they swapped to 34L. Oh well, will have to try Thursday now...

[Nigel C]

..... just like the A380.

Remember Nigel how you chased up the black stuff checking for damage after the A380.

Exactly. There's not even a whimper these days when the newest dugong arrives.

Lovely shots Kurt, even with the dreaded heat haze. Now that you've covered nearly every angle there won't be much of a need for the next 39 posts. Haha
:p

[Jaryd stock]

Here's my efforts, great to see it finally, but now I've seen it, to me, it looks like a lowerd 767...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6345484321_2bab23e46c_b.jpg

Unfortunatley these are heat haze affected..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6345471553_0667cd5675_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6346228520_b93bf3d59a_b.jpg

[Ryan N]

ABC 2 just ran a news story on the arrival and showed a very quick glimpse of some of the spotters!!

[Brad Varney]

And now we have the 707 to await. :)

[Ryan Hothersall]

Is the 707 only going to Sydney?.

[Shayne G]

787 departs to Melbourne 8:55am, thats good timing for me I am hoping for 34L departure. The 707 looks to be in action on Thursday too around 1pm.

[Nigel C]

Sounds like a fine day to be on the farm

[Scott L]

Silly question but what is with the red windows on the the side. Test equipment etc?

[Jaryd stock]

Shayne that's why you always have the engine running in the car just in case..

[Alexander.L]

Is it currently parked on the GA area?

[John Arena]

Silly question but what is with the red windows on the the side. Test equipment etc?

It is test Equipment

John

[Arjun M]

Some more what i like to call "niche" photos :). All edited, some more than others

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/575/7871s.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6277/7872s.jpg

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8837/7873s.jpg

[Jack Melon]

What a beautiful Aircraft! Great shots guys!

[Brad Varney]

Guess no-one knows where the smoker is.

[Shayne G]

That would be because everyone seems to rely on radar websites, Travolta's plane is not viewable on those websites.

[Shayne G]

..However the 707 that was due in has arrived.

The aircraft is a 707-100. With only 2 in the world flying I say it's safe to presume its N707JT.

[Brad Varney]

Anyone get any pics?

[Shayne G]

A nice little promo from Qantas made with footage recorded today when the 787 arrived.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JyEpqcuLxk

It's great to see Qantas having more positive press with this special visit.

[Jayden Laing]

Brad,
Please enjoy!! :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6347107144_8193d01784_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6346377805_d099a9b153_b.jpg

[Brad Varney]

That is one sexy aircraft,
Thanks a lot Jayden, great photos :)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Beautiful shot Jayden, love the glow and shine on the P&W JT3D-3&3B's.

[Ray P.]

I take it that the JQ and QF 'branding elements' are being applied to the aircraft tonight?

[Bernie P]

Heres a couple...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6346437227_a74eb1301a_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6347187788_d97ac8f890_b.jpg

[Damian N]

Brad,
Please enjoy!! :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6347107144_8193d01784_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6346377805_d099a9b153_b.jpg


Good to see the JT 707 in full Qantas colours again. Did anyone see elsewhere on the web where it's fuselage had recently been "painted" (it would appear to have been decals) in full Pan Am livery (bar the tail).??

[Maikha Ly]

Great photos folks! From my armchair in the country, the amount of coverage I've seen is good enough to being there! :)

[matthew mcdonald]

I take it that the JQ and QF 'branding elements' are being applied to the aircraft tonight?

I drove past the hangar eralier tonight and saw that a quite small Jet Star decal had already been applied on the right hand side.

[Philip Argy]

A nice little promo from Qantas made with footage recorded today when the 787 arrived.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JyEpqcuLxk



Surprised not to see the features list mention the 60% noise reduction. The switch to 34L meant I couldn't do the human ear test from my backyard but I'm relying on this July promo from Boeing:

http://www.nor-tech.com/news/070511_boeingvideo.cfm

[Ryan N]

The Today Show weather segments are being broadcast from the 787 this morning.

[Mario Facchini]

Any clue on the departure time today?

[Jayden Laing]

No departure today Mario. I'm almost certain previous posts have said 17th November departure to Melbourne!

[Rowan McKeever]

8.30am tomorrow, Mario

[Mario Facchini]

ok cool, thanks guys

[Kurt A]

Today's B787 media event at Qantas.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_12.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_13.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_14.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_15.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_16.jpg http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/B787/787_17.jpg
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[Kurt A]

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[Kurt A]

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[Rowan McKeever]

Great photos Kurt! Is that OJB in the new c/s?

[A McLaughlin]

Someone's got that frisheye feeling!

[Ryan Hothersall]

Good the qantas and jetstar stickers don't spoil the Boeing livery too much.

[Sarah C]

Rowan, that is OJS - OJB is stuck in Narita at the moment

[Rowan McKeever]

Rowan, that is OJS - OJB is stuck in Narita at the moment

Thanks Sarah... couldn't quite see, looked like a B on my screen :o

[Cliff Cook]

Hi Kurt,

Your photos are awesome, fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Cliff (Barry) Cook

[Sarah C]

Amazing photos Kurt!

[Brian Wilkes]

Will those stickers remain on for it's Melbourne leg?

[Kieran Wells]

Fantastic photos Kurt! Thanks for sharing!

[Alexander.L]

Great photos Kurt! Love the fisheye, thanks for sharing!

[Oliver Gigacz]

Anyone know if she is going to move out of the hangars in the next few hours?

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Who knows, couldn't get there yesterday so drove down earlier and she's 'behind closed doors' :mad:

[Sarah C]

Not moving anywhere today Oliver.

[John Arena]

What time will she depart tomorrow for YMML?

John

[Jayden Laing]

John,
http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showpost.php?p=67705&postcount=152

[John Arena]

Thanks Jayden

John

[Grahame Hutchison]

After a last minute email to my contact at Boeing, and a few emails back and forth to
Dreamliner Captain Mike Bryan in Auckland, we organised a tentative plan for an inspection
of ZA001 today. A big thank you to Boeing, and Mike in particular for going out of his way
to make sure today happened.

Once on board and in the left seat, Mike gave me the run through on the flight deck systems,
followed by a personal walk around the aircraft while discussing the various features and
innovations on the aircraft.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-007.jpg

The 787 uses a mouse to operate the various displays, the overhead fuse panel is gone, instead the fuses are shown on one of the
centre console displays, and can be operated electronically using the mouse. The cockpit windows are very large, particularly the side
ones, and all are fixed. Escape from the cockpit is via a roof hatch on the right side, using a device with a coil of wire that clips onto
the hatch and lowers you down safely to the ground. The HUD is a standard feature (either side at the top of the image) and just pulls
back an up out the way when not in use. Standard approaches and departures can be diaplayed on the HUD along with all the other
necessary instrument readings. Like the 777 there is an Electronic Flight Bag on either side of the cockpit, however this is an enhanced
version of the EFB. Radio frequencies can be keyed into the displays rather than turning knobs, and ground steering is via a traditional
tiller. Flight performance is superb, with Mike mentioning that they have had the aircraft down as slow as 78kts, not something you
want to do very often. The very back section of the centre console is only for testing and is not part of the production aircraft.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-002.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-004.jpg

The Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines are massive with chevrons to mix the hot and cold gases and reduce noise. The cowls also appear
to be made of carbon fibre. Qantas have ordered the GE engines.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-011.jpg

Rather than bleeding hot air from the engines to supply the cabin, the 787 has fuselage mounted intakes (bottom right) to supply cabin
air, and pressurises the cabin electrically. The panel in front of the intake lowers to prevent ingestion of foreign material whel landing
and taxiing.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-019.jpg

The wing on the Dreamliner is a beautiful piece of work, all the actuators for flaps and ailerons
etc. and very small compared to earlier aircraft, and the wing is one perfectly formed shape
right out to the raked wing tips (and they are made in Japan). They are also looking at the
use of more composite in the wings structure, in particular some of the ribs, which will further
reduce the overall weight. Currently, 50% of the aircraft by weight is composite.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-040.jpg

The brakes are electrically operated rather than hydraulic, and the actuators can automatically
compensate for an individual failure. Mike said that when he took the 787 into Farnborough's
short runway, some firm braking was required and the brake temperature reached 1200 degrees.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-065.jpg

As queried earlier in this thread, the red windows have sensors installed for test purposes.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-049.jpg

A lot of attention has been paid to the finish of all surfaces on the wing, and this shows how small some of the mounts and actuators
actually are.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-076.jpg

Again, the transition from tail to rudder is almost seemless, and ZA001 has a series of vortex
generators in a vertical line up the tail. This came out of flight testing and they are required
to disturb the air just a little as it passes over the tail. They have been playing around with
different combinations of the vortex generators to determine the best option.
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[Grahame Hutchison]

Apart from a few seats up front, the aircraft is mainly filled with test equipment. You can actually see right through to the rear pressure
bulkhead, which is also composite and much flatter than normal. This allows more room at the rear for galleys or toilets etc.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-122.jpg

The overhead setup is quite purpose built, with large flat sections of sheeting bolted to the centre section. This is done so they can
locate special lighting directly overhead the flight data monitoring consoles.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-124.jpg

This is the join between the main fuselage section and the nose section. The light sections
are the external composite skin, which are overlaid with a double layer of fasteners.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-132.jpg

A series of water tanks in the cabin are used to vary the centre of gravity, and also load the aircraft weight wise.
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On static display was a window panel section so you could try out the dimming feature of the Dreamliner. The left side is fully clear
and right fully dim. It takes about one minute for the transition to complete, and at completely dim you can still just see through the
window. There are five small indicators on the left of the button to display the current setting, and you press the top of the button
to go to the clear setting, and bottom to go to the dim setting.
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The Dreamliner production line does not really have a set rate at present, as they transition from testing to production. There are
apparently about 50 aircraft in various stages of construction and waiting on particular components. The crew on this "Down Under"
tour was around 30 in total, and the route home will be Melbourne, Honolulu then Seattle. They cannot go direct Melbourne - Seattle
as ZA001 has fuel limitations in the wing tanks.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Also in the hanger with the Dreamliner was 737-800 VH-VZT which was only delivered a couple of weeks back and features the new
sky interior.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-094.jpg

Economy seating with seatback IFE.
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Business deep red/brown leather seating with a larger seatback IFE.
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The cockpit features an after fitted HUD (just visible in the top left corner), and not standard like the Dreamliner. Qantas have
apparently been fitting the HUD to their B737-800 aircraft over the past four years.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001/D300-2011-11-16-146.jpg

And outside and just opposite was John Travolta's B707, just beautiful to have a walk around the aircraft, bring back memories of the
60's and a great First Class flight to New Zealand. I remember being in the cockpit and the navigator was taking a sextant reading
through a special port in the cockpit roof. We also passed a Pan Am B707 heading in the opposite direction, the closing speed was
massive, and I could easily read Pan Am on the fuselage.
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The good old JT3D-3&3B.
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It was a grey old windy day in Sydney but the Dreamliner and B707 definitely made up for that.

[Sarah C]

Nice photos Graeme, I am in one of those shots :)

[A McLaughlin]

Great pics and commentary Grahame, thanks

[damien b]

Great photos Grahame, Thanks.

[John Arena]

Interesting read Grahame!!

Would the 707 be visible from either the T1 Observation deck or the T3 Heritage Collection?

John

[Oliver Gigacz]

Not moving anywhere today Oliver.

Well whats this then? Very happy to finally see her.

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[Jayden Laing]

Calm down Oliver!!! Obviously info had changed since Sarah was last told about it! Just be grateful she even told you anything (even if it was old news!!)

[Oliver Gigacz]

I was not trying to be rude, just excited. It has been a long wait.

[Grahame Hutchison]

John, I don't think you will see the B707 from either T1 or T2 because of the hangers opposite T2. From T2 it is parked to the right, and right around the corner to the left, nose hard into the old customs buildings. If you could see anything, it would only be from behind.

Sarah, were you standing under the wing. I was after someone to take a photograph of me standing beside the nose wheel doors alongside the ZA001.

[John Arena]

Ok, thanks then Grahame

John

[Sarah C]

Sarah, were you standing under the wing. I was after someone to take a photograph of me standing beside the nose wheel doors alongside the ZA001.

Grahame - correct! Well spotted. Lee and I were in the first session for staff. I fi I knew you were there, I should have coordinated the photo ops better ;)

[Shayne G]

Well whats this then? Very happy to finally see her

Calm down Oliver!!! Obviously info had changed since Sarah was last told about it! Just be grateful she even told you anything (even if it was old news!!)


I think we have a simple term that explains all of this. Perhaps Sarah should of quoted..... "SUBJECT TO CHANGE". :D Obviously in aviation many things change and I'm happy Oliver you saw the 787, I hope to tommorrow. :D

[Shayne G]

Is the 707 only going to Sydney?.

B707 should depart to Melbourne tommorrow around 12pm.

[Ryan Hothersall]

Shayne, thanks for the info on the 707. That is ine aircraft I have wanted to see for a while. Dad has been hanging out to see it too.

[Shayne G]

I should also add "Subject to change" :D. I can't promise she will definately come but I'd say theres a good chance. ;)

[Jamie D]

Thanks alot for the post Grahame, it was an excellent read and loved all the photos, thanks again!!

[Jaryd stock]

Can someone help with this conundrum..... Get a shot of 78 and 70 leave for Melbourne or drive to Canberra and get a shot of AF1 and AF2 and Delta 76 leave for Darwin ? What to do what to do!!!!!!

[Zac M]

AF1, I'm sure the other two will be around a lot more than AF1 and co.

[Andrew M]

787's will be boring in a few years

AF1 is always AF1

Will she be in Australia again anytime soon? Likely not!

[Brian Wilkes]

Yes but you will not see the 787 again in OZ in Boeing livery!

[matthew mcdonald]

Also to add to Brian's post the 787 will be leaving at a much friendlier time (heat haze) than the ones in Canberra.

[Radi K]

Where is the 787 parking in YMML? JQ are doing an event I hear.

[Zac M]

Heat haze has never been a problem in Canberra...

[James S.]

787's will be boring in a few years
This! I'm more interested in N707JT

[Nigel C]

The B787 departed off Rwy 16R at around 0830, rotating near the Rwy's intersection.

I've got to admit, even after all the hype, I was surprised at just how quiet it was on take-off.

[Shaun B.]

Would anyone know if the 787 will be doing some sort of flyover of Melbourne on approach? Im working in the city and would love a glimpse out the office window!

[Jayden Laing]

No Shaun, its doing a straight in approach to runway 27.

[Grahame Hutchison]

0925L Approaching TAREX on descent into Melbourne, passing through FL260 heading 237 degrees at 450 kts and Squawk 4345
0944L Touch down Runway 27 at YMML

[Luke A]

Just touched...

[Fred C]

B707 should depart to Melbourne tommorrow around 12pm.

The 707 will depart SYD at about 1200. But will return an hour later to SYD. It appears it will stay in SYD for the next couple of days. ie: Won't be going to MEL.:eek:

It will be arriving and departing from the GA area.

[Nigel C]

It's currently being towed to Bay 99, the same spot as the B787 was this morning.

[Kurt A]

787 Departing off RWY16WET.

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[Nigel C]

That your 500mm lens, Kurt?

[Kurt A]

Hey Nig. Yeah mate, time to upgrade probably. It's the oldest piece in the kit.

[Brad Varney]

Yessss!! the 707 is staying here, hope it departs on the weekend.

[Nigel C]

Hey Nigel, have you got a case of upgrade-itis with your camera gear? ;)

Yes, you could say that. Having 2 kids under 2 years old means the budget priorities aren't geared towards camera stuff right now.

I can only dream.;)

[Shayne G]

The 707 will depart SYD at about 1200. But will return an hour later to SYD. It appears it will stay in SYD for the next couple of days. ie: Won't be going to MEL.:eek:

It will be arriving and departing from the GA area.

Sorry to the Melbourne spotters, it even seemed Sydney Airport's website agreed with the info.

:o

[James S.]

Missed the 787 due to waking up nice and early...not. However, I didn't mind, I was more concerned about the 707, I managed to get a video but it wasn't great as I forgot my tripod, and I tried shooting through the fence from the beach! Oh well, hopefully I'll get a better video when she's back, that sound and smoke was bloody amazing. :)

[Shayne G]

James, if you had made the video of the 787 it may of turned out like this as it is at beach fenceline too. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U81ltJ37ZI

[Kurt A]

Chris,

Love that 76 shot!!!! Here's the 707 arriving back into YSSY.

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[James S.]

James, if you had made the video of the 787 it may of turned out like this as it is at beach fenceline too. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U81ltJ37ZI

Mine was a bit less steady than that!
I also got the focus a bit mucked up through the fence, I may upload to youtube later on.

[Tony P]

Sorry to the Melbourne spotters, it even seemed Sydney Airport's website agreed with the info.

:o


Probably too scared after what happened last year for the 90th!:eek:

[Bernie P]

Here are some from this morning as well... Horrid weather!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6351956216_f776099a11_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6351956932_a67e08afb5_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6351213483_28656d0336_b.jpg

Love your shots Chris, especially the QF B744 Wallabies!!!

[Nigel C]

I don't normally do that machine gun photo style.


My old 400D wasn't capable of it, so I never bothered trying. But you can imagine my father-in-law's surprise when standing next to him with his 400D, I rattled off a full clip's worth on the new 7D ;)

[Tony G]

My old 400D wasn't capable of it, so I never bothered trying. But you can imagine my father-in-law's surprise when standing next to him with his 400D, I rattled off a full clip's worth on the new 7D ;)

Nigel Eastwood.

Great shots all.

Kurt where abouts did you get the 707 from. You look quite elevated for a 16R arrival. I went to Ikea on the other side of the arrival but my shots where much darker than yours.

[Nigel C]

Did I use 6 shots or only 5.....?


Club Level 8 was the spot by the looks of things ;)

[JamesP]

Here's my effort from down here in Melbourne, as it taxies back along taxiway echo. Heat haze was a problem, and I did have a few shots of it vacating 27, but they were ruined by the heat haze:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6352054587_7e7d34509d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_pang/6352054587/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6352054957_e17d5c9abd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_pang/6352054957/)

[Stephen Brown]

Did I use 6 shots or only 5.....?


Club Level 8 was the spot by the looks of things ;)

Agree, Club Level 8.

[Danny G]

Thanks for the pics ......

[Kieran Wells]

Heres one from me..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran380747/6352851547/in/photostream

[Brad Varney]

Mine was a bit less steady than that!
I also got the focus a bit mucked up through the fence, I may upload to youtube later on.

Please do :D I love a good 707 vid. Would like to hear the sound of those reverses.

[Matthew Chisholm]

Where is this mysterious club level 8, is it some sort of secret hiding spot with a secret handshake upon entry ?

[Nigel C]

Nothing overly mysterious about it. Even Jetphotos has an entry for it. ;)
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7053797&nseq=0

[Stephen Brown]

Where is this mysterious club level 8, is it some sort of secret hiding spot with a secret handshake upon entry ?

Jizz, You've been to club level 8, you just didn't know it.....

P.S. Thanks for hits Nige

[Nigel C]

So, how about a street address - if there is nothing mysterious about it? ;)

Or are we intruding on "secret spotters business".

I'm afraid I can't provide you with a street address because I've not actually been there...yet. I only know it's 'thatta way' (points north from where I'm sitting), but I do hear the beers are ice cold and although I have been invited I'm yet to make an appearance (a bit hard without the street address!!!).;)

Not being a spotter myself, I can't vouch for any 'secret spotters business'. I think I'd be relying on people like you to tell me how that goes.:p Maybe when I leave here in 5 years I'll visit the odd spotting location, then we can talk spotting secrets.


You're very welcome Stephen.

[Lee G]

Three from me....

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_5889_1024H_N787BA_20111117_YSSY_FB.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_5895_1200H_N787BA_20111117_YSSY_FB.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_5897_1024H_N787BA_20111117_YSSY_FB.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

I have now uploaded a wider range of close up images of the B787 Dreamliner (http://www.16right.com/cpg143/index.php) for those interested in more detail (individual comments on images).

Also John Travolta's B707 and Qantas B737-838 VH-VZT with the Sky interior.

[Brad Varney]

Is the 707 still currently parked at the GA?
thanks

[Nigel C]

It was back at Qantas East when I left this afternoon.

[Shayne G]

I believe 707 departs tommorrow 1700. Probably won't come back.

[James S.]

God dammit I'm working then. :(

[Andrew Coggan]

John Travolta's 707 just departed RWY34R and looks to be heading to Melbourne.

[Shayne G]

....Damn, it was moved forward from 1700, must of changed this morning. I wonder if it's actually going to Melbourne this time.

[JamesW]

....Damn, it was moved forward from 1700, must of changed this morning. I wonder if it's actually going to Melbourne this time.
Yup, I can confirm its going to Melbourne.

It has a touchdown time just past 11am local.

[Ryan Hothersall]

Now the 707 goes to Melbourne, just when I go home...

[JamesW]

and the 787 is off out of MEL.

Looks like it is off to Kona, Hawaii.

[Noel White]

Looks like it's going to over fly Sydney on it's way home. Fingers crossed.

[Grahame Hutchison]

1043L Approaching Canberra at FL370 heading 063 and 546kts - Squawk 1450

A departing contrail over Sydney would be a nice farewell to N787BA.

[Noel White]

Going over the top of Canberra, but will slip south of Sydney.

[Andrew Coggan]

Looks like its heading more towards WOL like the usual QF93 flight path.

[JamesW]

Filed via the normal MEL-SYD route, then onwards onto the SYD-HNL kind of route, most likely got track shortening to WARTY or some other intersection on the edge of the SY TMA/BN-CTR (off the coast somewhere).

N0501F390 DOSEL Y59 SY G595 WARTY UJ327 MISLY B580 TAVER/M085F410 B580 BARKR KOA

[Peter Agatsiotis]

just got a look at it trailing off the coast! The 'only' look I got!

[Grahame Hutchison]

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001-02.jpg

A farewell message from ZA001
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001-03.jpg

[AdamC]

Here is a quick image i shot as it passed north of nowra.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4659/img7406vt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img7406vt.jpg/)

Cheers

Adam

[Grahame Hutchison]

Great catch Adam, I was looking for a contrail, however we have had a sea mist along the Northern Beaches this morning (still here at 1pm), so not great visibility.

[Grahame Hutchison]

1722L Just over two hours out of Honolulu (out of range for a position plot).
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001-04.jpg

Almost there ...
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ZA001-05.jpg

1942L ZA001 Landed in Honolulu

[Brad Varney]

Here are some of my shots of N707JT on Saturday, I had great luck, was over at the GA getting some pics of NJF when the 707 appeared.
So annoying how the JQ A330 got in the way, :mad: oh well.
Since the smoker took off on 34R in the morning, I did some photo shopping to reduce the back lit.
I loved the sound of those PW's but they weren't loud. haha

[Shayne G]

I loved the sound of those PW's but they weren't loud. haha


If you wanted 'loud' perhaps you should of heard the C-5B takeoff at Richmond ;)

[Brad Varney]

If you wanted 'loud' perhaps you should of heard the C-5B takeoff at Richmond ;)
Haha I wish. :D

[Grahame Hutchison]

For those interested in a bit more detail of the Dreamliner cockpit (enlarged quite a bit and the focus varies towards the top of the mail panel).

The bottom section of this panel is for the test aircraft only.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-002 Cockpit 01.jpg

Comms and transponder have small numeric keypad for frequency input.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-002 Cockpit 02.jpg

The left and right mouse pads can be seen either side of the throttles.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-002 Cockpit 03.jpg


All the items on the left of the display are the fuses which are manipulated electronically (they no loger physically exist on the overhead panel).
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-002 Cockpit 04.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-002 Cockpit 05.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-002 Cockpit 06.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

Same additional detail for the new B737-838 VH-VZT (all enlarged from single cockpit image).

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-146%20Cockpit%2001.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-146%20Cockpit%2002.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-146%20Cockpit%2003.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-2011-11-16-146%20Cockpit%2004.jpg

[Timothy A]

Thanks to your tips guys I took the kids for a drive and saw N707JT on approach to MEL runway 34 Saturday. Driving back, saw him parked in front of the JHAS shed so went in for a closer look. Apologies for the obstructions esp fence - camera is weather resistant but lens is not so stayed in the car...

I loved the sound of those PW's but they weren't loud. haha

Loud enough just idling. Poor Julia missed out on riding around in one of these beauties :(

[Grahame Hutchison]

After reading this story I feel really lucky to have sat in the left seat during ZA001's visit to Sydney.

Seems all to early to put her away.

From Puget Sound ....

N787BA B787-83Q Boeing Flown To Palmdale For Retirement

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xxQy0slwu-I/TprR1ccfs6I/AAAAAAAABic/LJ7DeArj4cQ/s400/B787%2BN787BA%2BTake%2BOff.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xxQy0slwu-I/TprR1ccfs6I/AAAAAAAABic/LJ7DeArj4cQ/s1600/B787%2BN787BA%2BTake%2BOff.jpg)
L/N 1 C/N 40690 B787-83Q N787BA BOEING
Dep BFI 09:02 PST ETA PMD 10:39 PST
Call Sign BOE787 Hex Code AAAAA1
Photo Credit: Sabian404 (Departing on a test flight from Portland)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabian404/5937859001/sizes/l/in/photostream/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabian404/5937859001/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

The first Boeing 787 to fly ZA001 is being flown to Palmdale,
California It will be pulled out of service and stored until
its final fate is determined.
The first 787 to fly back on December 15, 2009, ZA001
has served as the workhorse of the flight test fleet with
518 flights and more than 1,326 hours according to
Boeing (not including the current flight). The airplane
has been all around the world and just returned from
Australia last month
After arriving in Palmdale, ZA001 will have its Rolls Royce
engines removed and it will be placed in storage. Palmdale
is a home to a Boeing flight test facility. The desert climate
is ideal for long term aircraft storage ZA001 is expected to
eventually make its way to a museum. A likely final parking
spot is at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle
where Boeing’s flight test group is based and ZA001 spent
much of its life.

[Ryan Hothersall]

Yes agree it seems a bit early to retire the aircraft.

I think the prototype 747 was used as a test bed for many years.

I also thought the prototype 737 was used by NASA once Boeing had finished with it.

[Dave Dale]

Hi all

The Qantas Australian Way magazine had an interesting article regarding the 787 and the delivery process of the 737-800's to Qantas.

It may be of interest to some.

The link is here http://travelinsider.qantas.com.au/737_800_inside_the_qantas_787_dreamliner.htm?int_c am=global:en:rhs:flash-random3

Dave

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner ZA003 will be visiting Singapore on Feb 11-18 as part of the SE Asia Dreamtour, demonstrating the aircraft to Singapore Airlines. It will also be on display at the Singapore Airshow.

[Philip Argy]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150648616839238&set=a.158628314237.115142.63811549237&type=1&ref=nf