All Things 787

[Grahame Hutchison]

A new video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBmxFWfX1YQ&feature=youtu.be) from Boeing on the testing of the Dreamliner. Although a little promotional, it still gives a good coverage of all aspects of the flight test program.


It would take a cast of hundreds and locations across the globe. Scientific photographers on the ground and in chase planes would capture much of the action. In the end, in addition to rich test data, the Boeing 787 would complete flight testing with incredible images of its journey captured on video. Take a behind the scenes look at flight testing the 787.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Google finds 1st Dreamliner B787 (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=palmdale+california&hl=en&ll=34.638813,-118.096075&spn=0.004511,0.009602&sll=37.857507,-95.712891&sspn=35.206368,78.662109&t=h&hnear=Palmdale,+Los+Angeles,+California&z=17)in retirement (ZA001).

[Grahame Hutchison]

787 Making New Routes Economically Viable (http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?channel=awst&id=news/awst/2012/03/19/AW_03_19_2012_p42-436530.xml&headline=787%20Making%20New%20Routes%20Economicall y%20Viable&prev=10)

Tokyo to destinations such as San Jose, San Diego, Boston and Helsinki .

[Grahame Hutchison]

Lufthansa and Air Lease Corp (ALC) are both interested in being the launch customer for the B787-10X.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The GE powered Dreamliner B787 is now certified by the FAA .

[Grahame Hutchison]

JAL will take delivery of their first Dreamliner on 25th March, and will open up new direct routes from Tokyo Narita to Boston on 22nd April, and to San Diego later in the year.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Leg 5 of the Dream Tour starts today, with the Dremaliner heading for Santiago. They may meet up with B744 VH-OEG, which is operating the first QF27 service to Santiago Chile today.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing delivered two Dreamliners today, both going to JAL.

[Bernie P]

Leg 5 of the Dream Tour starts today, with the Dremaliner heading for Santiago. They may meet up with B744 VH-OEG, which is operating the first QF27 service to Santiago Chile today.

SCL is the place to be, as Airbus have sent the A380 there as well!! There was a photo of it flying through the Andes into SCL I saw this morning...

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ....


JA825J B787-8 Japan Airlines Delivered
L/N 33 C/N 34835
Dep PAE 16:32 PDT ETA NRT 17:59 JST
JAL8101 Hex 86D624

JA822J B787-8 Japan Airlines Delivered
L/N 23 C/N 34832
Dep PAE 17:43 PDT ETA HND 19:11 JST
JA8102 Hex 86D5BE

[Grahame Hutchison]

The ANA Dreamliner fleet is building ...

From Puget Sound ...

JA806A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 40 C/N 34515
Dep PAE 21:45 PDT ETA HND 22:57 JST
ANA9397 Hex 86CF16

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA808A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 42 C/N 34490
Dep PAE 15:54 PDT Arr PAE 19:07 PDT
Call Sign BOE105 Hex Code 86CF5A

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA808A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 42 C/N 34490
Dep PAE 21:41 PDT ETA HND 22:42 JST
ANA9397 Hex 86CF5A

[Kieran Wells]

When i was tehre last year, they were saying as soon as they started delivering them, they would really push through delivery and get it going fast... Nice to see the delivery process speeding up!

[Mark Grima]

How many are flying now?

Cheers

M

[Bob C]

Hi Mark

At least 19 that I know of ; Boeing has 10 under flight test, ANA has 7 and Japan Airlines 2.

Another 25 or so have been built and are in storage awaiting modifications or undergoing varous ground trials.

Cheers

Bob

[Mark Grima]

Thanks Bob.

There are getting through them now that they are flying.

Cheers

M

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Status 19/04/2012

Boeing appear to be up to LN062 from an assembly point of view (includes the test aircraft), with 38 undergoing change incorporation and re-work. Four more are in final preparation for delivery, one Air India, two JAL and one ANA.

LN001 and LN002 have been retired.
LN003 N787BX is allocated to Boeing Marketing.
LN063 to LN075 are confirmed for assembly.

ANA JA801A LN008 Delivered 25/09/2012
ANA JA802A LN024 Delivered 13/10/2012
ANA JA805A LN035 Delivered 30/12/2012
ANA JA807A LN041 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Delivered 14/04/2012

JAL JA825J LN033 Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA822J LN023 Delivered 25/03/2012

Air India LN035 N1015B VT-ANH First Flight 25/01/2012
Air India LN035 N1015B VT-ANH Flown to Delhi 11/03/2012 for trials

Boeing N787BA Flown to Seoul 16/10/2012 for ADEX2011
Boeing N787BA Flown to Palmdale 1/12/2012 for retirement
Boeing N787BX Starts 1st World Tour to China
Boeing N7874 Temp Storage at BFI 6/12/2012
Boeing N787ZA Flown to Dhaka 6/12/2012 for World Record attempt
Boeing N787ZA Arrived From Dhaka 8/12/2012 setting speed/distance record.
Boeing N787ZA Flown to Lackland AFB
Boeing N787BX Starts 2nd World Tour to Wichita 20/01/2012
Boeing N787BX Starts 3rd World Tour to Dubmin 25/01/2012
Boeing N787EX Flown to Palmdale
Boeing N787BX Flown to Bangkok 8/02/2012 for Singapore Air Show
Boeing N787BX Starts 4th World Tour 1/03/2012

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air India LN029 N1009N VT-AND Test Flight To/From lackland AFB 21/04/2012

[Peter Agatsiotis]

On PP forum N787BX should be heading for, or already arrived, at London-Heathrow today.
ETA keeps changing so will see.

[Bernie P]

On another note, JAL8/7 NRT-BOS has commenced, yesterday, and currently JAL7 is on its way back to NRT (Flightaware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/JAL7)) with JA822J doing the honours!!

Whilst ANA's first B788 flight went with a lot of 'fanfare' JAL's seems to have widely gone unnoticed!!

[Grahame Hutchison]

From "Breaking Travel News".

Thomson release their Dreamliner livery ...

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-airways-brings-dreamliner-to-uk/


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[Grahame Hutchison]

From PugetcSound ....


JA827J JAPAN AIRLINES Delivered
L/N 38 C/N 34837 B787-8
Dep PAE 12:25 PDT ETA NRT 13:43 JST
Call Sign JAL8104 Hex Code 86D668

JA826J JAPAN AIRLINES Delivered
L/N 37 C/N 34836 B787-8
Dep PAE 11:54 PDT ETA NRT 13:06 JST
Call Sign JAL8103 Hex Code 86D646

[Fred C]

I was in Narita on the 23rd April when I thought I will pop outside to the viewing area when I see a very different looking set of wing tips. It finally dawned on me that it was a lovely Boeing product.

Anyway I took a couple of photos. Although they are a bit embarrassing with all the talent that is on the forum. You can tell that I am not a true spotter. But I do have the excuse it started to push back in daylight hours but got dark after 3 AA pushbacks a Thai arrival and Jetstar Arrival.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N1015X (JA809A) B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 47 C/N 34494
Dep PAE 07:23 PDT Arr PAE 09:55 PDT via MWH
BOE506 Hex 86CF7C

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N1015B (VT-ANH) B787-8 Air India Flown on a test flight from/to Lackland AFB, TX
L/N 35 C/N 36276 B787-8 N1015B
Dep SKF 12:30 CDT Arr SKF 14:17 CDT
Call Sign BOE236 Hex Code 8005F1

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing 787 Dream Tour in Sydney (http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8223)

[Thomas Collins]

I have had the fortune of flying on ANA's 78 between Frankfurt and Narita in Business Class.

Very quiet, smooth and spacious.

Lots of natural light thanks to the oversized windows and excellent views of the outside world.

Overall, a lovely aeroplane.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA810A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 48 C/N 34506
Dep PAE 14:09 PDT Arr PAE 17:22 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE507 Hex Code 86D1DE

[Grahame Hutchison]

The first Charleston manufactured Dreamliner completed a successful first flight today.

[Rory Delaney]

BOE787 just a little under 30 minutes left !!

[callum bain]

TOCHDOWN!

[Darren T.]

TOCHDOWN!

I hope you guys got some good shots...

[Nigel C]

All discussion for the current B787 tour can be found here http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=8223

[Darren T.]

Thank you....
Still no other pics of this afternoons arrival though.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


VT-ANI B787-8 Air India First Flight
L/N 46 C/N 36277
Dep CHS 12:01 EDT Arr CHS 15:45 EDT
BOE237 Hex tba
First aircraft built at Charleston

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


VT-ANI B787-8 Air India Flown to Fort Worth Meacham, TX to be painted
L/N 46 C/N 36277
Dep CHS 13:32 EDT Arr FTW 15:10 CDT
Call Sign BOE237 Hex Code 8005F2
First aircraft built at Charleston

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner delivery update ...

ANA JA801A LN008 Delivered 25/09/2012
ANA JA802A LN024 Delivered 13/10/2012
ANA JA805A LN035 Delivered 30/12/2012
ANA JA807A LN041 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Delivered 14/04/2012
ANA JA809A LN042 Pre-Delivery 10/05/2012
ANA JA810A LN042 Pre-Delivery 20/05/2012

JAL JA822J LN023 Delivered 01/03/2012
JAL JA825J LN033 Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA826J LN033 Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA827J LN033 Delivered 25/04/2012

[Paul f.]

Dreamliner delivery update ...

ANA JA801A LN008 Delivered 25/09/2012
ANA JA802A LN024 Delivered 13/10/2012
ANA JA805A LN035 Delivered 30/12/2012
ANA JA807A LN041 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Delivered 14/04/2012
ANA JA809A LN042 Pre-Delivery 10/05/2012
ANA JA810A LN042 Pre-Delivery 20/05/2012

JAL JA822J LN023 Delivered 01/03/2012
JAL JA825J LN033 Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA826J LN033 Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA827J LN033 Delivered 25/04/2012
Delivered 25/9/2012,13/10/2012,30/12/2012 its now only 1/6/2012:confused:

[Rowan McKeever]

Those three aircraft were delivered in 2011, it's just a typo

[Bob C]

And have a look at the line numbers as well - something is amiss !

JA808A, JA809A and JA810A are all shown as l/n 042 and JA825J, JA826J and JA827J all shown as l/n 033.

My records show JA808A as l/n 042, JA809A l/n 047, JA810A l/n 048, JA825J l/n 033, JA826J l/n 037 and JA827J l/n 038.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Corrected from previous post, a few copy/paste errors late at night.

ANA JA801A LN008 Delivered 25/09/2011
ANA JA802A LN024 Delivered 13/10/2011
ANA JA805A LN031 Delivered 30/12/2011
ANA JA807A LN041 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Delivered 14/04/2012
ANA JA809A LN047 Pre-Delivery 10/05/2012
ANA JA810A LN048 Pre-Delivery 20/05/2012

JAL JA822J LN023 Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA825J LN033 Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA826J LN037 Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA827J LN038 Delivered 25/04/2012

There is still a problem with Air India deliveries, the compensation for late delivery has still not been settled apparently, and there are completed aircraft ready to go.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing and Air India have resolved their dispute over compensation for late delivery of the B787 Dreamliner, and the first aircraft will be delivered shortly, with two more before the end of June. The Dreamliner will mainly operate domestically for the first 6-8 weeks, in order to speed up training.

Air India B787 services to Australia should start in August/September, once the Mumbai-London route is underway in August.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The first Dreamliner to be built at the Boeing South Carolina plant, has rolled out of the paint shop. The aircraft will be delivered to Air India.

Image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theboeingcompany/7166713309/in/photostream)

[Mike W]

I don't mind the colour scheme except for the window treatment. Yuk!

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound.....


JA812A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 56 C/N 40748
Dep PAE 11:04 PDT Arr PAE 14:04 PDT via MWH
BOE509 Hex 86D222



VT-ANI B787-8 Air India Flown to Charleston after painting at Fort Worth Meacham, TX
L/N 46 C/N 36277
Dep FTW 17:09 CDT Arr CHS 20:52 EDT
BOE237 Hex 8005F2
First aircraft built at Charleston

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner Delivery Update:

Status - Storage/Change Incorporation and Re-Work - 29 aircraft
Status - Undergoing final assembly - 7 aircraft

ANA JA801A LN008 Trent 1000 Delivered 25/09/2011
ANA JA802A LN024 Trent 1000 Delivered 13/10/2011
ANA JA805A LN031 Trent 1000 Delivered 30/12/2011
ANA JA807A LN041 Trent 1000 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Trent 1000 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Trent 1000 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Trent 1000 Delivered 14/04/2012
ANA JA809A LN047 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Flightline
ANA JA810A LN048 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Flightline
ANA JA811A LN051 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Flightline
ANA JA812A LN056 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Flightline
ANA JA???? LN066 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Apron
ANA JA???? LN067 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Apron
ANA JA???? LN007 Trent 1000 Pre-Delivery - Paint Hanger

JAL JA822J LN023 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA825J LN033 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA826J LN037 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA827J LN038 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/04/2012

Air India VT-AND LN029 GEnx-1B Ready For Delivery - Flightline
Air India VT-ANH LN035 GEnx-1B Pre-Delivery - Flightline
Air India VT-ANI LN046 GEnx-1B Pre-Delivery - Charlestown

Qatar Airways A7-??? LN058 GEnx-1B Pre-Delivery - Paint Hanger

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA809A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 47 C/N 34494
Dep PAE 22:42 PDT Arr HND 23:48 JST
ANA9397 Hex 86CF7C

JA811A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 51 C/N 34502
Dep PAE 13:30 PDT Arr PAE 16:19 PDT via MWH
BOE508 Hex 86D200

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


A7-BCB B787-8 QATAR First Flight
L/N 58 C/N 38320
Dep PAE 14:14 PDT Arr PAE 17:06 PDT via MWH
BOE461 Hex 06A0A6


Another Airline joins the Dreamliner family, congratulations QATAR.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA810A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 48 C/N 34506
Dep PAE 21:30 PDT ETA HND 22:36 JST
ANA9397 Hex 86D1D


Dreamliner production is starting to warm up now.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N10187 (A7-BCB) B787-8 Qatar Flown to Boeing Field
L/N 58 C/N 38320
Dep PAE 09:24 PDT Arr BFI 10:23 PDT
BOE461 Hex A00BFB (06A0A6)

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA812A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 56 C/N 40748
Dep PAE 01:20 PDT ETA HND 02:43 JST
ANA9397 Hex 86D222

VT-AND B787-8 Air India Flown to Charleston
L/N 29 C/N 36278
BOE233 Hex 8005EE

VT-ANH B787-8 Air India Flown to Charleston
L/N 35 C/N 36276
Dep PAE 13:59 PDT Arr CHS 21:26 EDT
BOE236 Hex 8005F1

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N10187 (A7-BCB) B787-8 Qatar Flown to Farnborough Airshow
L/N 58 C/N 38320
Dep BFI 17:29 PDT ETA FAB 09:55 BST
BOE787 Hex A00BFB (06A0A6)

[Mark Grima]

Has that aircraft been delivered to Qatar yet Grahame, or is this the delivery flight?

Cheers

M

[Bob C]

Hi Mark

It hasn't been delivered yet and it was not a delivery flight either as there are still a few more tests required. I also read that Qatar's pilots will fly the B787 back to Seattle and the aircraft may be delivered later this month.

Cheers

Bob

[Mark Grima]

Interesting, thanks Bob

Cheers

M

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


ET-AOQ B787-8 Ethiopian First Flight
L/N 49 C/N 34745
Dep PAE 16:55 PDT ETA PAE ??:?? PDT via MWH
BOE262 Hex 040047


And another airline about to join the B787 club.

[Brian Wilkes]

United have and interesting abbreviation of it's livery to go on it's new 787's!
As to China Southern on there's!

[Mike Scott]

The below from our CEO

Boeing continues to make good progress toward completing our first 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft’s General Electronic GEnx engines are installed and most of the cabin work is done. Boeing tells me that the 787 is expected to go into the paint hangar later this month, so I want you to be the first to see a rendering of the plane’s livery. Our 787 fleet will feature a customized livery with a unique twist: the gold line that wraps the fuselage will swoop from nose to tail. We are adopting the swoop – inspired by the trademark swoop on each of Boeing’s aircraft – as a tribute to the two companies’ history of working together.

As the first North American carrier to get a Dreamliner, we expect to take delivery of our first 787 in late September, and this aircraft will enter revenue service later in the fall. Our 787 will have 36 seats in United BusinessFirst, 72 seats in United Economy Plus and 111 seats in United Economy, with a cabin color palate of blue and grey, consistent with our other modern airplanes. While the blue and grey interior color palette will be consistent across the fleet, the 787 brings a whole new set of features to improve the customer and employee flying experience, such as improved lighting, bigger windows, larger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude and enhanced ventilation systems.

For more information about the 787, look for an Employee Bulletin that we’ll distribute later today. You may also view more renderings of the 787 livery on Flying Together.



Links to the media announcement and Pics you can download etc


http://ir.unitedcontinentalholdings.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=83680&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1712820&highlight=


http://www.unitedcontinentalholdings.com/index.php?section=media&page=photos#United%20787%20Dreamliner


MS

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N1020K (ET-AOQ) B787-8 Ethiopian First Flight
L/N 49 C/N 34745
Dep PAE 16:55 PDT Arr PAE 19:41 PDT via MWH
BOE262 Hex 040047


Yet another airline about to join the B787 club.

[Philip Argy]

This is a good read, and I especially liked the Airbus vs. Boeing design philosophy comparison:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/07/boeing-787-dreamliner-flight/all/

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ..


N1020K (ET-AOQ) B787-8 Ethiopian
Flown to Fort Worth Meacham Intl for painting
L/N 49 C/N 34745
Dep PAE 14:53 PDT ETA FTW 20:03 CDT
BOE262 Hex 040047

N10187 (A7-BCB) B787-8 Qatar
Flown back to Everett from Farnborough Airshow
L/N 58 C/N 38320
Dep SNN 11:16 BST Arr PAE 11:51 PDT
BOE787 Hex A00BFB (06A0A6)

[Brian Wilkes]

This Ethiopian could be in a new and or revised livery as well!
One to look out for!

[Mike W]

It's a pretty nice livery already. I'm looking to see the 787 painted up, existing or new, I bet it will look great

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner Delivery Update:

Status - Storage/Change Incorporation and Re-Work - 28 aircraft
Status - Undergoing final assembly - 7 aircraft

ANA JA801A LN008 Trent 1000 Delivered 25/09/2011
ANA JA802A LN024 Trent 1000 Delivered 13/10/2011
ANA JA805A LN031 Trent 1000 Delivered 30/12/2011
ANA JA807A LN041 Trent 1000 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Trent 1000 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Trent 1000 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Trent 1000 Delivered 14/04/2012
ANA JA809A LN047 Trent 1000 Delivered 20/06/2012
ANA JA810A LN048 Trent 1000 Delivered 24/06/2012
ANA JA811A LN051 Trent 1000 Delivered 16/07/2012
ANA JA812A LN056 Trent 1000 Delivered 30/06/2012
ANA JA815A LN066 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery
ANA JA813A LN067 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery
ANA JA803A LN007 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery
ANA JA???? LN069 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery

JAL JA822J LN023 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA825J LN033 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA826J LN037 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA827J LN038 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA???? LN070 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

Air India VT-AND LN029 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery
Air India VT-ANH LN035 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery
Air India VT-ANI LN046 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery
Air India VT-ANJ LN054 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

Qatar Airways A7-BCB LN058 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

EthiopianET-AOQ LN049 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

LAN CC-BBA LN068 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery

[Grahame Hutchison]

From FlightGlobal ...

ANA 787s affected by defect in Trent 1000 gearbox


All Nippon Airways (ANA) grounded five of its 11 Boeing 787 (http://www.flightglobal.com/landingpage/Boeing%20787.html) aircraft on 21 July, after being notified by Boeing that there may be a defect in the gearbox of the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine.
"We received a message from Boeing to the effect that there may be an issue with the gearbox on the engines of the 787s in ANA's fleet. No related problems have arisen on our 787s, however we have ascertained that the part at issue is fitted to five of our aircraft," says an ANA spokesman.
It is understood that the issue was first discovered on an engine gear box used for endurance testing on the ground. Some crown gears had shown corrosion, leading to damage to the gear box.

“Boeing is aware of the findings made by Rolls-Royce during engine testing that revealed corrosiion in some crown gears within the gear box that had resulted from changes to a manufacturing process,” says a Boeing spokeswoman when contacted.

She adds that no aircraft will be delivered with affected parts.

The five affected aircraft, registration JA802A, JA806A, JA807A, JA808A, and JA810A, have that component. Both engines on two of the aircraft are affected, while the other three have one affected engine each.
The remaining six 787s in ANA's fleet are not affected. Two of the five affected aircraft were repaired and put back into service on 22 July, says ANA.
The remaining three aircraft however will take "another few weeks to fix" as parts have to be flown in, but the carrier is working with Rolls Royce to speed up the process, says the spokesman.
"Working with Boeing, we will replace the part in question and return our fleet to an operating state as quickly as possible," he adds.
The airline had to cancel two domestic services on 21 July due to the grounding, but is now operating all flights as usual using other aircraft.
Japan Airlines, which has four 787s in its fleet which runs on the General Electric's GEnx-1B engine. says its aircraft are unaffected.
"We do not have to ground our Dreamliners for engine inspections," says its spokeswoman.

[Sarah C]

Gee, Rolls Royce engines and new aircraft are not having a good run......

[Grahame Hutchison]

ANA say the last two of five grounded Boeing 787 planes will probably resume services within a week after the installation of new parts from Rolls-Royce.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N1020K (ET-AOQ) B787-8 Ethiopian
Flown to Everett after painting at Fort Worth Meacham Intl
L/N 49 C/N 34745
Dep FTW 10:25 CDT Arr PAE 11:44 PDT
BOE262 Hex 040047

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zealand's initial delivery of B787-9s will be configured with about 300 seats, reflecting a high percentage in Economy. This high Economy ratio is because they will be used on the Asian routes, which are primarily leisure routes. The first 10 deliveries of the stretched version of the B787 will be in mid 2014.

[Bernie P]

BOEING says federal regulators are investigating after one of its 787 jets had an engine issue that sparked a fire in South Carolina but the company remains confident about its safety.

The jet is one of Boeing's most critical products.

The Chicago company delivered the first 787, known as the Dreamliner, last year following several years of design and production delays.

Boeing on Sunday said a 787 had an engine issue on Saturday while undergoing pre-flight runway testing in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The Post and Courier newspaper of Charleston reported that debris from the aircraft fell on the runway at Charleston International Airport and sparked a fire in the nearby grass, which closed the airport for more than an hour.

Airlines have set record orders for the jet, because its lightweight, high-tech design is expected to offer travellers more comfort, provide airlines significant fuel savings and open new routes.

Company spokesman Marc Birtel says the company can't disclose the nature of the engine issue due to rules surrounding the investigation.

"While the investigation is in its early stages, we are unaware of any operational issue that would present concerns about the continued safe operation of in-service 787s powered by GE engines," Boeing said in a statement.

"However, should the investigation determine a need to act, Boeing has the processes in place to take action and will do so appropriately."

The pressure is on for companies to deliver a successful fuel-efficient plane.

Boeing competitor Airbus on Friday announced another delay for its A350 aircraft, which is made with a significant amount of carbon composites and is considered a potential rival.

Boeing has its headquarters in Chicago but has a campus in South Carolina where it produces some of the 787 jetliners.

Source: news.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/ntsb-investigating-dreamliner-engine-issue/story-e6frfkur-1226438290065#ixzz223mP107X)

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA803A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 7 C/N 34485
Dep PAE 11:16 PDT ETA PAE ??:?? PDT via MWH
BOE100 Hex 86CEB0

[Mike Scott]

Our First 787 Aircraft roll-out:

Tuesday morning (tonight Aust time) United Airlines will host a live webcast of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft rolling out of the paint hangar at Boeing’s Everett, Wash., facility. The webcast will stream live at unitedhub.com at 5:30 a.m. PT. (10.30PM AEST) 12.30 Hrs GMT

www.unitedhub.com

MS

[Andrew Coggan]

As Mike said, the unveiling of the UA 787 is happening right now. The aircraft is about to be bought of the hangars as I type.

Watch here. (https://hub.united.com/en-us/videos/company/pages/787-dreamliner-live.aspx)

[Grahame Hutchison]

N20904 is out of the hanger now, looks great.

[Kieran Wells]

Does look nice, the yellow line down the side looks better than the straight version.. Quite Impressive on the 787!

[Jaryd stock]

It looks good, now put that line on the 744's.

[James S.]

Bring back the tulip instead. :(

[Mike Scott]

For those of you that didn't want to stay up late the other night for the webcast of the 787 roll-out in the new colors I'm providing the link so you can see it via youtube. Sorry about the music...its our usual theme...the long version !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaxFNk2nsiw

(and James, Yes ..I was sorry to see the tulip go too...though this past month schedule have been doing HNL/NRT trips exclusively and as luck would have it have been operating one of our last 400's with the old color scheme still in place) :)

Aloha

MS

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


CC-BBA B787-8 Lan Airlines First Flight
L/N 68 C/N 38471
Dep PAE 13:49 PDT ETA PAE ???:?? PDT via MWH
BOE536 Hex E8040E

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA816A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 67 C/N 34521
Dep PAE 15:14 Arr PAE 16:39 PDT
BOE118 Hex 86D244

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner Delivery Update:

Status - Storage/Change Incorporation and Re-Work - 28 aircraft
Status - Undergoing final assembly - 7 aircraft

ANA JA801A LN008 Trent 1000 Delivered 25/09/2011
ANA JA802A LN024 Trent 1000 Delivered 13/10/2011
ANA JA805A LN031 Trent 1000 Delivered 30/12/2011
ANA JA807A LN041 Trent 1000 Delivered 12/01/2012
ANA JA804A LN009 Trent 1000 Delivered 14/01/2012
ANA JA806A LN040 Trent 1000 Delivered 29/03/2012
ANA JA808A LN042 Trent 1000 Delivered 14/04/2012
ANA JA809A LN047 Trent 1000 Delivered 20/06/2012
ANA JA810A LN048 Trent 1000 Delivered 24/06/2012
ANA JA811A LN051 Trent 1000 Delivered 16/07/2012
ANA JA812A LN056 Trent 1000 Delivered 30/06/2012
ANA JA815A LN066 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery
ANA JA816A LN067 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery
- First Flight
ANA JA803A LN007 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery - First Flight
ANA JA???? LN069 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery

JAL JA822J LN023 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA825J LN033 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/03/2012
JAL JA826J LN037 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA827J LN038 GEnx-1B Delivered 25/04/2012
JAL JA???? LN070 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

Air India VT-AND LN029 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery
Air India VT-ANH LN035 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery
Air India VT-ANI LN046 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery
Air India VT-ANJ LN054 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

Qatar Airways A7-BCB LN058 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery

Ethiopian ET-AOQ LN049 GEnx-1B Final Prep For Delivery- Flown to Everett after painting at Fort Worth Meacham Intl

LAN CC-BBA LN068 Trent 1000 Final Prep For Delivery - First Flight

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 Dreamliner for Ethiopian Delivered this morning - "Africa First" ET-AOQ LN049 GEnx-1B

[Mike W]

Great to see a new Dreamliner being delivered to somewhere other than Japan at last. Hopefully, the tide will turn and the dllodgates open with LAN, China Southern, United (Air India - cough) due to receive the first of theirs. Who have I missed for this year?

[Grahame Hutchison]

Mike, There are no definite dates on these ones, however with production ramping up, other airlines this year may include Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, LOT Polish Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

LN17 ZA150 35507 CN-RGB 787-8 Royal Air Maroc
LN19 ZA151 35508 CN-RGC 787-8 Royal Air Maroc GE GEnx-1B Storage/Change Incorporation and Re-Work
LN29 ZA233 36278 VT-AND 787-8 Air India GE GEnx-1B Ready for Delivery
LN34 ZA380 34923 B-2725 787-8 China Southern Airlines GE GEnx-1B Change Incorporation and Re-Work
LN35 ZA236 36276 VT-ANH 787-8 Air India GE GEnx-1B Ready for Delivery
LN53 ZA288 34824 N20904 787-8 United Airlines GE GEnx-1B Pre-Flight Prep
LN58 ZA461 38320 A7-BCB 787-8 Qatar Airways GE GEnx-1B Pre-Delivery Flight Tests
LN61 ZA270 SP-LRA 787-8 LOT Polish Airlines RR Trent 1000 Change Incorporation and Re-Work
LN73 ZA430 B- 787-8 Hainan Airlines GE GEnx-1B Pre-Flight Prep

[Mike W]

Wow, thanks Grahame. The "floodgates" are definitely opening up. We just need to see them down here next!

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


ET-AOQ B787-8 Ethiopian Delivered
L/N 49 C/N 34745
Dep PAE 07:06 PDT Arr IAD 13:49 EDT
ETH2501 Hex 040047

ET-AOQ B787-8 Ethiopian Flown from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa
L/N 49 C/N 34745
Dep IAD 13:30 EDT ETA ADD 10:06 EAT
ETH2501 Hex 040047



JA828J B787-8 Japan Airlines First Flight
L/N 70 C/N 34838
Dep PAE 10:11 PDT Arr PAE 13:34 PDT via MWH
BOE182 Hex 86D68A

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


N20904 B787-8 United First Flight
L/N 53 C/N 34824
Dep PAE 14:47 PDT Arr PAE 17:46 via MWH
BOE288 Hex A1B5E7

[Mike Scott]

In our Employee news this morning:

Posted August 20, 2012


Our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off from Boeing’s Paine Field in Everett, Wash., for its first test flight on Sunday.

Boeing pilots flew our 787 around the Seattle area for more than three hours as part of planned tests of the aircraft’s controls and systems.

During these test flights, crew members check the functionality of the 787’s onboard systems at high and medium altitudes. They also check backup and critical safety elements, including cabin pressurization, avionics, navigation and communications systems.

Sunday’s flight is part of a series of work that Boeing performs after each 787 comes out of its paint hangar and before airlines take delivery of the planes. The work also includes fueling, systems tests, engine runs and taxi tests.

As the North American launch customer, we plan to take delivery of our first 787 in late September. We have firm orders for a total of 50 Dreamliners.

Visit the media gallery on the Flying Together home page to watch a video recapping our 787 “first look” event earlier this month.

MS

[Grahame Hutchison]

ANA to start Narita - Seattle B787 Dreamliner service from 1st October 2012.

Full Details (http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/aboutana/press/2012/120821.html)

[Rowan McKeever]

There's also the SJC service from 11 Jan 2013... sorryif that's already been mentioned.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The first LAN B787 Dreamliner will be delivered on 31st August 2012.

I really like the LAN livery on the Dreamliner.

[Mike Scott]

Amsterdam, Tokyo, Lagos, London and Shanghai are the first international cities we’ll serve with the newest addition to our fleet, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This weekend, we’re loading the 787 into our schedule for the following routes:

•IAH to AMS (Amsterdam) between Dec. 4 and March 29, 2013
•Daily service between LAX and NRT, beginning Jan. 3, 2013
•IAH to LOS (Lagos, Nigeria), five days a week, beginning Jan. 7, 2013
•IAH to LHR (London Heathrow) between Feb. 4 and March 29, 2013
•Daily service between LAX and PVG (Shanghai), beginning March 30, 2013
The 787 will replace other aircraft types on each of these existing routes and will be reflected in our published schedules starting on Saturday.

The previously announced new service between DEN and NRT, which starts March 31, 2013, is already out for sale.

“The 787 is the right aircraft for these routes because of its many passenger-friendly amenities and superior operating economics,” Network SVP Greg Hart said. “With 50 787s on order, we look forward to the many new route opportunities that we will be able to offer to our customers in the future.”

As a mid-size aircraft with a long range, the 787 offers about the same capacity as a Boeing 767 but it can travel as far as the larger Boeing 777-200ERs. We will leverage the 787’s fuel efficiency and environmental advantages to serve markets that can’t support larger aircraft.

We will soon announce plans for 787 domestic flying, which will precede international flights.

MS

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA814A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 69 C/N 34493
Dep PAE 12:47 PDT Arr PAE 14:36 PDT
BOE119 Hex 86D266

[Grahame Hutchison]

This weekend marks the 1st anniversary of the certification of the B787 Dreamliner - how time flys.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA803A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 7 C/N 34485
Dep PAE 21:49 PDT Arr HND 23:50 JST
ANA9397 Hex 86CEB0

[Grahame Hutchison]

This Staurday should see the delivery of LAN's first B787 Dreamliner (11am Friday Pacific time).

Air India's first B787 Dreamliner delivery also looks promising for late this week.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA815A B787-8 All Nippon Airways First Flight
L/N 66 C/N 40899
Dep PAE 10:28 PDT ETA PAE ??:?? PDT via MWH
BOE135 Hex 86D288

[Grahame Hutchison]

Possible September Deliveries From Puget Sound ...


Air India
ZA233 (LN 29, VT-AND) - Sept. 4
ZA237 (LN 46, VT-ANI) - Sept. 17
ZA238 (LN 54, VT-ANJ) - Sept. 28 (B-1 tentatively scheduled for Sept. 1).

ANA
ZA119 (LN 69, JA814A) - Sept. 12
ZA135 (LN 66, JA815A) - Sept. 25 - conducted B-1 on August 29

China Southern Airlines
ZA382 (LN 43, B-2727) - Sept. 27

Ethiopian
ZA263 (LN 71, ET-AOR) - Sept. 18

Japan Airlines
ZA178 (LN 27, JA824J) - Sept. 20

Qatar Airways
ZA461 (LN 58, A7-BCB) - Sept. 14 (another source told me Sept. 10)
ZA463 (LN 64, A7-BCL) - Sept. 25

United Airlines
ZA288 (LN 53, N20904) - Sept. 18

[Grahame Hutchison]

LAN's first B787 Dreamliner (http://ow.ly/dochm) was delivered overnight, CC-BBA L/N68 Serial 38471 Hex E8040E is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000s.

Initial route will be Santiago - Buenos Aires.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA813A B787-8 All Nippon Airways Delivered
L/N 67 C/N 34521
Dep PAE 23:47 PDT Arr HND 011:12 JST
ANA9399 Hex 86D2AA

CC-BBA B787-8 LAN Airlines Delivered
L/N 68 C/N 38471
Dep 17:56 PDT Arr SCL 12:22 CLT
LAN1327 Hex E8040E

[Grahame Hutchison]

I have just added a Boeing 787 Dreamliner database to www.16Right.com (http://www.16Right.com) that allows you to view the complete B787 production schedule, as well as searching by Registration, Airline or Engine Type. Clicking on the registration will take you to Airliners.net images of the aircraft. I have also added in the Hex Code.

View B787 Database (http://www.16right.com/B787%20Production.php)

The database has been built from the great B787 data and daily updates published by Puget Sound, and also from Boeing directly. The intention is to keep this as up to date as possible as production ramps up over the next few months.

I will probably do the same for the Boeing B747-8 Production.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


JA824J B787-8 Japan Airlines First Flight
L/N 27 C/N 34834
Dep PAE 12:20 PDT Arr PAE 14:47 PDT
BOE178 Hex 86D602

[Grahame Hutchison]

Things are now on the move (http://boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2012/09/taking_shape.html)with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

The 20ft increase in length looks like it suits the Dreamliner quite well.

[Bernie P]

FINALLY...

AILING state-run carrier Air India took delivery of its first 787-800 Dreamliner, joint statements from the airline and US manufacturer Boeing said, ending a four-year wait.
The handover - the first of 27 Dreamliners ordered by Air India - has been delayed since 2008 because of production problems at Boeing. The carrier and the firm were then involved in a public spat over compensation for the delay.

The 256-seater aircraft was received by top Air India officials in South Carolina in the United States. The Dreamliner will arrive in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday.

The Dreamliners mark an important phase for the loss-making airline because they will replace some older, fuel-guzzling planes.

Air India will also be able to fly to more foreign destinations to match other international airlines, analysts say.

"Today is a great day for Air India as the most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient airplane in the world joins our fleet," Air India's chairman and managing director Rohit Nandan said in a statement.

Air India - which emerged from a nearly two-month pilot strike in July - has been struggling to cut losses.

The carrier's once-dominant market share has shrunk to 18.2 per cent in the face of fierce competition from private and low-cost carriers that have taken to the air since India liberalised its commercial aviation sector in the 1990s.

In April, the government cleared a $US5.75 billion bailout package to help Air India, which has debts of $US8.3 billion.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/air-india-gets-its-first-dreamliner/story-e6frfkur-1226466915255#ixzz25jE5OTCe

[Mike W]

I think there's another one right behind it. Air India will be the fifth operator of the type in service with United and Qatar soon to follow.

Things are starting ramp up!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Just tracked down the Air India B787 deliverey - it was ZA236 L/N 35 VT-ANH

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound 7/9/2012 ...


VT-ANH B787-8 Air India Delivered
L/N 35 C/N 36276
Dep CHS 15:06 EDT ETA FRA 04:42 CEST
AIC170 Hex 8005F1

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


VT-ANJ B787-8 Air India First Flight
L/N 54 C/N 38319
Dep CHS 14:05 EDT ETA CHS ??:?? EDT via VQQ
BOE238 Hex 8005F3

ET-AOR B787-8 Ethiopian First Flight
L/N 71 C/N 34746
Dep PAE 10:46 PDT Arr PAE ??:?? PDT via MWH
BOE263 Hex 040048

[Bernie P]

Hey everyone, ESPECIALLY anyone who has flown in a B787!

Looking at the following pics on A.net, there seems to be a 'windowless' area, to the rear of the B788... Any ideas as to why there is no window, and is this a seat to be avoided if flying on the B788? Last year, did a trip on a MH B744, and seat 57K is a seat like this in that there is no window, yet they seem to be the only one with this model which doesn't have a window in this spot!

REAR of the 'no window':-

UAL B788 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/United-Airlines/Boeing-787-822-Dreamliner/2159166/L/) and ET B788 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Ethiopian-Airlines/Boeing-787-860-Dreamliner/2155057/L/&sid=f6a8e2a99096d67783ce55e814ddeb67) (has two blocked out)

QR B788 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Qatar-Airways/Boeing-787-8DZ-Dreamliner/2158820/L/) (has three then a blocked out)

LAN B788 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/LAN-Airlines/Boeing-787-816-Dreamliner/2159196/L/) and ANA B788 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/All-Nippon-Airways/Boeing-787-881-Dreamliner/2159430/L/) (has four rear of the 'no window')

Just curious as to different operational requirements and layouts...

Thanks!

[Bernie P]

Just found my own answer - sort of..

In THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8JKZacBItQ) video, at 38 & 48 seconds, you can see what I mean...

[Fred C]

From what I deduce from some drawings the "no window" is a production join.

As for the window blanks they are usually customer options and can be anything from a galley to a toilet on the other side and they blank the hole.:D

[Mike W]

Surely, this is because there are no seats behind the blanks. For example, there's a toilet or galley or whatever there.

[Bernie P]

Not so much the 'blanks', as apart from the ANA with a window in the lav, I understand that, it was where, what Fred C mentioned, the 'Section Join' is that I was asking about... Hate to be on a long haul in that seat!

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...


ET-AOS B787-8 Ethiopian First Flight
L/N 75 C/N 34747
Dep PAE 09:40 PDT Arr PAE 10:29 PDT
BOE264 Hex 040049

[Brenden S]

The space where there is no window is due to the air con riser ducts coming up from under the aircraft and into the ceiling. You will notice it on all the Boeing aircraft.

[Fred C]

Normally I would agree with you Brendon. I had that thought but it is a very long way back for that sort of thing. As the aircon packs are under the centre wing box the risers are normally just fwd of the wing or over the wing. Aircon is ducted forward and aft in the cavity above the ceilings.

As I mentioned before it most likely is a production join.

[Mike Scott]

Our Crews take 787 for a test drive :)
Posted September 25, 2012


Nearly 70 of our pilots are currently trained to fly the 787, becoming type-rated via classes and simulator sessions. After we took possession on Sunday, some of our pilots are flying the real thing on 787 training flights.

The Sunday through Tuesday flights allow our pilots to fly the aircraft after having completed a comprehensive ground and simulator-based 787 training program. MWH (Moses Lake, Wash.) is hosting most of the training flights. It is an excellent airport for such training due to its long runways and lack of air traffic congestion compared to most major civilian airports. On Friday, our pilots will fly the plane down to IAH.

“Although United’s 787 simulator is very realistic, there’s simply no substitute for being able to fly the aircraft,” said 787 Fleet Standards Manager Captain Dave Lundy.

The training flights are the next step in the extended process of achieving final certification for revenue operations of the 787. As we previously announced, we expect the 787 to enter revenue service on Nov. 4.

[Mike Scott]

Our first 787 arrives at IAH
Posted September 28, 2012

Our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at IAH on Friday afternoon as several dozen co-workers stood by the taxiway to cheer on the newest addition to our fleet. Upon arrival, a water cannon salute greeted the 787 to celebrate United becoming the first North American carrier to take delivery of a Dreamliner.

Customer Service Team Leader Debbie McCormick was one of our co-workers who greeted the flight. “This is the most remarkable aircraft. It’s going to do wonders on our international routes,” she said.

Inflight Supervisor Burton Powell said, “I’m very excited and proud to be part of the airline that brought the Dreamliner to the U.S. It shows that we’re trendsetters and that we have the latest and greatest. All other airlines are going to have to follow suit.”

Lead Customer Service Representative Johnny Johnson, a tractor driver on the Aircraft Move Team, said, “This airplane represents our airline as one. This is our common ground. It also makes us the top competitor. We’re not competing with other airlines – they’re going to be competing with us. Not only am I looking forward to flying on it, I’m looking forward to towing it.”

Operating as UA Flight 7708, the 787 took off from Boeing Field in Seattle, with 787 Fleet Standards Manager Captain Dave Lundy and Boeing 787 Assistant Fleet Manager Niels Olufsen behind the controls, completing the journey to IAH in about four hours.

“The 787 is an amazing airplane with unparalleled advances in safety, efficiency and passenger comfort – a level of sophistication beyond that of the Starship Enterprise,” said Dave, who has served in his role for four years. “As exciting as flying the aircraft is, the success of United, Boeing and the FAA working together to bring this aircraft to life has been equally gratifying. My profound thanks to all the dedicated people associated with this project.”

We now begin a month-long training and certification program that includes non-commercial flights to several of our domestic hubs. As we induct the initial aircraft into the fleet, they will be based at IAH and will enter into previously announced domestic service in November and international service in December. We’ve scheduled our inaugural 787 flight to depart IAH for ORD Nov. 4.

This 787 is the first of five Dreamliners we expect to receive in 2012 out of a total of 50 we have on order. The aircraft features 36 seats in United BusinessFirst, 70 seats in United Economy Plus and 113 seats in United Economy.

See Jeff’s Journal for information on the 787's advantages. For more about the Dreamliner, visit the new United 787 site under Our Fleet & Cabins on the Corporate tab. Here, you’ll learn about the 787’s initial routes, customer-friendly features, environmental advantages and more.

Video of the IAH arrival

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

MS

[Grahame Hutchison]

ANA has just released statistice on their B787 Operations (http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbb&plckPostId=Blog%3A7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbbPost%3Aad81152f-1546-4783-a28c-2f5da21e5c5f), on the anniversary of their first year in service.

- Fuel savings are 21% not 20% as promised by Boeing.

- Load factors are up compared to other aircraft in the fleet.

- Passenger feedback has been excellent.

[JamesL]

Wow, Boeing over deliver and airbus under deliver :p

[Mark Grima]

A recent passenger in-flight survey revealed that 40.4% of passengers selected their flights specifically to fly on the 787

This seems to be a very high number. Has anyone flown on a ANA 787 and seen the survey? I'd be very interested to see how the question/s were worded and the method of answering.

None-the-less some impressive results. An extra 1% in fuel savings over what is expected is an incredible amount! Probably pay for the 11 new 789's in the long run.

Cheers

M

[Mike W]

And this with early build Dreamliners. Imagine what the results will be when the planes are at their promised weights coupled with on going engine improvements

[Grahame Hutchison]

A new Dreamliner (http://www.newairplane.com/787/dreampass/) walk around - some of the "Learn More" sections are interesting

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 Dreamliner deliveries are now moving along quite well, with 37 deliveries completed to date.

The Trent 1000 Opeartors
All Nippon Airways - 16
LAN - 2
LOT Polish Airlines - 1
The GE GEnx-1B Operators
Ethiopian Airlines - 4
Japan Airlines - 6
Air India - 2
Qatar - 3
United Airlines - 3

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 Dreamliner (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gus_nyc/8217813463/in/photostream?likes_hd=1) wing flex when the spoilers deploy on landing.

[Rowan McKeever]

OMG love it!!! Thanks a lot for posting Grahame!!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner Dream Pass (http://www.newairplane.com/787/dreampass/)


If you liked the experience your Dream Pass first delivered, you'll love what it can do now. This second tour takes you to the heart of the Dreamliner, the flight deck, complete with a virtual takeoff and landing. Many pilots haven't had as close a view as your Dreamliner Dream Pass now provides.

In addition, the 360-degree tour of the Dreamliner's exterior will continue to run alongside the flight deck tour.

Whether you're eager to explore the 787 Dreamliner inside, outside, or both, the Dream Pass will take you there. Be sure to share this exclusive experience with your friends and Boeing.

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 Dreamliner fuel leaks reveal a production issue and prompt FAA Inspection Order.

Aviation Week (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_12_05_2012_p0-524871.xml)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Here is a link to a Boeing 787 Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting presentation, which includes some interesting details relating to the Carbon Fibre construction.

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/airports/misc/787_arff_data.pdf

[Philip Argy]

Slide 19 will probably get a bit more focus after the Boston incident!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Philip, The "Tweet" I saw this link on was highlighting Slide 19 and the location of the Lithium-Ion batteries.

[Grahame Hutchison]

There has been a second incident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Boston's Logan International Airport. This time a different JAL B787 suffer a fuel leak of around 40 gallons, and the aircraft was towed back to the gate.

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE9070T320130108?irpc=932

[Grahame Hutchison]

NTSB photograph from inside the JAL B787 Dreamliner that had a fire in the Lithium-Ion battery that is used to start the APU.

https://mobile.twitter.com/NTSB/status/288768832972136448/photo/1

[Peter Agatsiotis]

On Newshour it was reported that the FAA are to conduct a full review of the B787 production and parts procurement, sub assemblies and especially the electrical systems which in the 787 is very extensively used to replace flight controls that are normally hydraulically operated. It will take several months but the FAA still maintain that the aircraft is 'safe' but have had to respond to many recent incidents including the 2 JAL ones but there have been brake problems, cracks in cockpit windows, fuel leaks from engines etc.

[Radi K]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_162-57564194/boeing-787-makes-emergency-landing-in-japan-over-battery/

First full evac of a 787 and ANA & JAL grounding all their 787s eff immediately

Not good

[JamesL]

Does the A380 rib cracking come to mind... In time it will blow over

[Montague S]

FAA has ordered the grounding of all dreamliners until the fire issue is resolved.

[Philip Argy]

Although not explicitly mentioned by the FAA in its statement: http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=14233 the focus will be in the charging cycle for the lithium ion batteries, as they are known to overheat if over charged. The charging mechanism therefore needs to have an overcharge/heat sensing capacity to quickly cut the charging if the battery is overheating.

The fire problem is caused by the fact that a by product of combustion of the battery's components is oxygen, which of course makes it very difficult to extinguish the flames.

[Rowan McKeever]

Is it likely the short term fix will involve using a different (ie not Li-ion) battery, say a derivative of what the 777 & other comparable aircraft have? Or could it be a procedural fix so that airlines would use a GPU, rather than an on-board battery, to start the APU?

Just thinking out loud really & wondering what others' thoughts are :)

[Steve Bottom]

I put this up on a facebook site, but expand the size of the battery and you get an indication of the problem fire fighters would have.

Not the normal topic of conversation on here, BUT , we all love flying and these batteries are every where now, so in that 1 in a million chance your on a plane and someones phone of computer starts to smoke, this could help .....

So, you've taken all the correct precautions when charging, but a battery burst. What happens now?

Firstly, remember the days of High School chemistry class? Lithium is an alkali metal- and as a result it's very reactive. Once a lithium fire starts, it's incredibly hard to put out.

The WORST thing you can do is to throw water on it. Lithium will react with the water to produce hydrogen gas, which will only intensify the fire.

The other problem is that most household extinguishing agents don't do terribly much for a lithium fire either. Being a Class D fire (combustible metal), most extinguishing agents will react in an adverse way to it (e.g. water and foam), or will not work at all. (e.g. dry chemical*)

*There is a difference between dry chemical and dry powder. The terms are not interchangeable.

Metal fires will often burn hot enough to be able to strip the oxygen from CO2 and continue burning. They will also break down Halon and related agents into hydrogen chloride into other toxic compounds. Sodium Bicarbonate (Class BC dry chemical) and ammonium monophosphate (class ABC dry chemical) extingushers have little to no effect.

In the heat of a fire the chemicals in lithium ion batteries may also decompose to form lithium metal. This lithium metal combusts more violently than lithium compounds, and also releases dense lithum oxide smoke, which is an irritant.

Extinguishing these fires isn't an easy task. Better not let the fire start in he first place- however, sometimes accidents do happen. Short of investing in a (very expensive) Class D dry powder extinguisher, there's not much common fire extinguishers can do.

When fires do happen, you've got two options- dry sand, or dry table salt. Both work equally well in large amounts. You will need at least two kilos, with 3 or 4 if you have lots of batteries stored together.

Note the emphasis on the word dry. The extinguishing agent must be kept in an enclosed container, free from all moisture before use. Any water, even miniscule amounts, will react with the lithium and intensify the fire. One of the best options is to store it in one of those larger cookie jars with the rubber seal on the lid. Do not expose the extinguishing agent to the atmosphere.

[David Ramsay]

I work as a fire investigator, specifically investigating electrical fires.

I need to be careful what I say in a public forum such as this but suffice it to say that I have investigated way too many fires which have originated in lithium batteries.

There are very strict regulations with regard to the carriage of lithium batteries on aircraft. In the US, other than in cellphones and similar devices you can not carry lithium batteries on a passenger aircraft. Quite literally you are not even permitted to ship a box of cellphones on a passenger aircraft.

It therefore surprises me that lithium batteries are actually being used as part of the aircraft system.

Probably the most dangerous are lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries. Obviously these are not used in the 787 but take a look at this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixIOEPnsgbI) and see what a lithium polymer battery can do, simply by overcharging it.

[Paul f.]

Boeing has suspended all deliveries of the 787 till the issue is fixed.

[Ash W]

No surprise there, bit hard to deliver if they have a fault preventing their use. Any buyer would be mad to hand over the cash until they can use it.

Will be interesting to see how long it takes to get a work-around and fix. We are having bets at work on this, my bet is 2 weeks for a work around.

[JamesL]

Put the same type of bats as like the 777...

[Kent Broadhead]

Put the same type of bats as like the 777...

Except you then have signifcant weight penalties, along with fitting enough, say, NiMH, batteries into the frame to provide the same output by volume as the lithiums.

[Philip Argy]

The NTSB has just released this update on its investigation into the Lithium Ion battery incident at Logan Airport


January 20, 2013
WASHINGTON - The National Transportation Safety Board today released a third update on its investigation into the Jan. 7 fire aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at Logan International Airport in Boston.

The lithium-ion battery that powered the auxiliary power unit has been examined in the NTSB Materials Laboratory in Washington. The battery was x-rayed and CT scans were generated of the assembled battery. The investigative team has disassembled the APU battery into its eight individual cells for detailed examination and documentation. Three of the cells were selected for more detailed radiographic examination to view the interior of the cells prior to their disassembly. These cells are in the process now of being disassembled and the cell's internal components are being examined and documented.

Investigators have also examined several other components removed from the airplane, including wire bundles and battery management circuit boards. The team has developed test plans for the various components removed from the aircraft, including the battery management unit (for the APU battery), the APU controller, the battery charger and the start power unit. On Tuesday, the group will convene in Arizona to test and examine the battery charger and download nonvolatile memory from the APU controller. Several other components have been sent for download or examination to Boeing’s facility in Seattle and manufacturer’s facilities in Japan.

Finally, examination of the flight recorder data from the JAL B-787 airplane indicate that the APU battery did not exceed its designed voltage of 32 volts.

In accordance with international investigative treaties, the Japan Transport Safety Board and French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile have appointed accredited representatives to this investigation. Similarly, the NTSB has assigned an accredited representative to assist with the JTSB’s investigation of the Jan. 15 battery incident involving an All Nippon Airways B-787. Both investigations remain ongoing.

Further investigative updates on the JAL B-787 incident will be issued as events warrant.

[Philip Argy]

The NTSB has now set up a webpage with all of its publicly available information and announcements on the 787 Lithium Ion battery issues:

http://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/2013/boeing_787/boeing_787.html

In particular, the 42 minute comprehensive media briefing video is well worth watching if you have a close interest in this event:
http://youtu.be/wVMkt3sFwh0

[Andrew P]

Archaeologists searching for a number of Spitfires believed to have been buried by British troops in Burma during World War II have got more than they bargained for.

...

However, the dig was far from fruitless as instead of the vintage planes seven full sized Boeing 787 Dreamliners were found buried beneath a disused airstrip

...

Boeing 787 Dreamliners found Buried under Burmese Airport (http://thehaddock.co.uk/2013/01/boeing-787-dreamliners-found-buried-under-burmese-airport/)

[Philip Argy]

Can't say it's off topic, but it's at the outer edges! :rolleyes:

[Mark Grima]

If you don't have 42 minutes, to watch the full briefing Phillip posted, here is a short grab from a news service in the states.

http://www.komonews.com/news/boeing/NTSB-Boeing-787-battery-shows-short-circuiting-188260061.html?tab=video&c=y

Cheers

M

[Grahame Hutchison]

FAA ponders Boeing's request for limited B787 flight tests.

Article (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_02_05_2013_p0-544972.xml)

[Philip Argy]

Here's the NTSB briefing (another 42 minutes but very detailed and methodical): http://youtu.be/qwys97RjhcQ

Also of interest is the JTSB interim factual report of the ANA in-flight smoke event. Although it is in Japanese the photos and diagrams can be correlated quite well with the NTSB interim factual findings as presented in their briefing: http://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/flash/JA804A_130116-130205.pdf

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boing welcomes the news that the NTSB findings discussed today, demonstrated a narrowing of the focus of the investigation to short circuiting observed in the battery.

Somewhat hopeful news for the B787.

Boeing Media Report (http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2586)

[Philip Argy]

A few things are looming as likely from the NTSB's findings to date:

GS Yuasa is going to have to redesign the battery so that the 8 cells are thermally isolated from each other, and from the case. Then Thales are going to have to put in place more rigorous monitoring of the individual cell states of charge, as it seems that a short circuit in one cell (which triggered this event) was accompanied by a loss of voltage from the 32 volt battery equivalent to the 4 volts contributed by that cell. And then Boeing is going to have to devise a containment enclosure for the battery that will effectively contain any smoke or fire that emanates from the battery.

And then there will need to be a round of certification testing of those components and systems.

Net result is that the 787 will not be returning to flight any time soon, although perhaps some workaround might be possible in terms of an enhanced containment/extiguishment enclosure for the existing battery. There will need to be two of these because although the same model battery is used for the APU and the backup main battery, their location and enclosures are different at the moment - the APU battery at the rear and the backup battery in the avionics bay under the cockpit.

The question of who will wear the massive damages bill being incurred by JAL, ANA and United Airlines will in due course become very interesting. There seem to be degrees of contribution likely from GS Yuasa as battery manufacturer, Thales as system integrator, and Boeing as supplier. Product liability insurers will probably argue over their contributions and policy limits.

Would love to arbitrate or mediate this one!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing heading to Washington with Dreamliner "fix proposal (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_02_20_2013_p0-550650.xml)" for FAA.

[Philip Argy]

At the rate damages are accruing Boeing could just give its customers an open account with Duracell and rig up a holder to take 22 D cells (or AA if D is too big) to be swapped out after each flight.

The battery packs are hardly used - one is a backup power supply and the other just a kick starter for the APU.

[Philip Argy]

The Japanese investigation has discovered incorrect wiring between the APU battery and the main battery - in other words the two Li ion batteries were actually interconnected, and wrongly:

http://www.startribune.com/business/191989441.html?refer=y

No word yet on whether a similar miswiring was involved in the US incident at Logan.

Meanwhile, Boeing is nearing parking capacity at its Paine Field aerodrome, with 787s still rolling off the assembly line at one a week, but with nowhere to go and no permission to fly:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/20/realestate/commercial/to-boeings-list-of-dreamliner-headaches-add-parking.html?_r=0&hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1361476916-4kK2d1D1Y34+hoU4OowUgA

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing 787 Battery Fix Proposal To FAA Not Temporary Fix (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_02_22_2013_p0-552077.xml)

[Michael Cleary]

I was due to have my first 787 flight from Narita to Seattle on All Nippon early in May. Not now though, flight has been cancelled and have been rebooked on UA.

[Philip Argy]

This hot off the press:


NTSB RELEASES INTERIM FACTUAL REPORT ON JAL 787 BATTERY FIRE INVESTIGATION AND ANNOUNCES FORUM AND INVESTIGATIVE HEARING


March 7, 2013
WASHINGTON – Today, the National Transportation Safety Board released an interim factual report and 499 pages of related documents in its ongoing investigation of the Japan Airlines 787 battery fire in Boston. Additionally, NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman announced today that the NTSB will be holding both a forum and a hearing in April to provide additional information to advance the investigation.

"With the grounding of the 787 fleet, concurrent international incident investigations, redesign and re-certification activities taking place simultaneously, it is essential to provide the aviation community, policy makers and the public with the factual information we are developing," said Hersman. “Releasing an interim report provides a window into the significant investigative work that has been accomplished so far."

The forum, which will be held in mid-April, will explore lithium-ion battery technology and transportation safety. The investigative hearing, to be held later in April, will focus on the design and certification of the 787 battery system.

"The information developed through the upcoming forum and the hearing will help the NTSB and the entire transportation community better understand the risks and benefits associated with lithium batteries, and illuminate how manufacturers and regulators evaluate the safety of new technology,” Hersman said.

Both proceedings, which will be held at the NTSB Board Room and Conference Center in Washington, will be webcast live and will be open to the public. Additional details about each event, including dates, times, agendas and participants, will be released in the coming weeks.

The 48-page interim factual report summarizes the NTSB’s initial findings on the JAL battery fire investigation. The report includes details on how the maintenance personal discovered the fire and how the firefighters responded and extinguished it, findings from the examination of the battery and test results of related components, initial reports on the flight recorder data, a description of the 787 electrical power system certification plan, and a list of ongoing and planned investigative activities.

The other documents released today provide additional details on various aspects of the investigation. All of these documents are available in the NTSB’s JAL 787 public docket, which was opened today: http://go.usa.gov/2Dck (http://go.usa.gov/2Dck).
As the investigation progresses, additional factual materials will be added to the docket. The analysis of the factual information already provided as well as that yet to be developed, will be completed at a later date.

Additional information related to the JAL 787 battery fire investigation is available on a web page dedicated to that incident: http://go.usa.gov/4K4J (http://go.usa.gov/4K4J).

[Kim F]

We taxied past a number of grounded 787s at Narita on Saturday

[Bernie P]

Hopefully a return to the air soon....


US air-safety regulators have approved Boeing's plan to fix 787 batteries for testing, a major step forward to get the planes, grounded worldwide, flying again.
"The Federal Aviation Administration today approved the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company's certification plan for the redesigned 787 battery system ... and the company's plan to demonstrate that the system will meet FAA requirements," the agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

The FAA said it had given the green light after "thoroughly reviewing" the plan Boeing proposed on February 22 to address risks after lithium-ion batteries short circuited on two 787 Dreamliner aircraft in mid-January, with a fire erupting on one.

The incidents forced the grounding of all 50 787s in service worldwide.

"The certification plan is the first step in the process to evaluate the 787's return to flight," The FAA said.

It "requires Boeing to conduct extensive testing and analysis to demonstrate compliance with the applicable safety regulations and special conditions."

Boeing will run a series of tests and be allowed "limited" test flights for two aircraft equipped with prototype versions of the battery fix, it said.

"This comprehensive series of tests will show us whether the proposed battery improvements will work as designed," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in the statement.

"We won't allow the plane to return to service unless we're satisfied that the new design ensures the safety of the aircraft and its passengers."

Read more: NEWS.COM.AU (http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/faa-approves-boeing-tests-of-battery-fix/story-e6frfkur-1226596106566#ixzz2NMcwv0OC)

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 Test Flights - More Details (http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbbPost%3abff81ea7-a1ed-455b-b49d-52244009ee3e)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Watching the live Boeing webcast (http://787updates.newairplane.com/Certification/Webcast)from Tokyo on the Dreamliner battery testing plan.

Mike Sinnet - Chief Project Engineer, 787 Programs


B787 has two power generators on each engine.
B787 has two power generators on the APU.
B787 has Ram Air generator if above fail.
Li Batteries are only used on the ground to start systems, and provide brake power and nav light power when under tow.
Li batteries earned their way onto the Dreamliner and are a good operational battery choice.
Only minor damage in both aircraft incidents.
A cell vented in both incidents to manage temperature and pressure, and this venting propagated to other cells. Venting is a design feature of the battery system, and gases go overboard.
The batteries were fully charged and not overcharged. Four layers of protection, two in the battery and two in the charger.
500 engineers working on battery issue by the end of the first week - Boeing engineers and externals.
They developed a broad and comprehensive set of solutions (over 200,000+ hours)
Re-evaluated and challenged the original design.
Solution has three layers of protection 1. Initial cell venting, 2. Stop venting propagation, 3. Airpland not impacted by 1 and/or 2.
Battery and cell build process strengthened, and production testing enhanced.
Changed battery charger and monitor setup to lower the upper charge level and raise the lower discharge level.
Significant battery design changes covering a number of areas.
Charger modified to provide a more gentle charging wave form.
Finally, a new external enclosure prevents any possible fire, retains vented gases and disposes them overboard.
Now one third of the way through new enclosure, and very happy with results.
Enclosure prevents and initiation, propagation and impact on the aircraft itself.
A very cool and thorough presentation by Mike, and plenty of challenging questions afterwards.

[Philip Argy]

The new solution adds about 35kg of weight per battery which suggests a significantly more hefty battery and containment system. Boeing also seems to be confident that the FAA grounding will be lifted by mid to end of April once their re-certification testing regime has been completed.

[Grahame Hutchison]

A closer look at the Dreamliner battery solution (http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2013/03/sharing_our_solution_1.html)

Dreamliner Webcast replay (http://787updates.newairplane.com/Certification/Webcast)

[Philip Argy]

I was pretty close on this one too:
http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showpost.php?p=80762&postcount=155 :)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing Sets Up For B787 Battery Test Flight (http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbbPost%3aa71731f4-1598-4e70-89c5-c0edf1740593)

[Philip Argy]

The NTSB has released the Agenda for its upcoming (11 April) conference on Lithium Battery Technology: http://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/2013/batteryforum/agenda.html

[Grahame Hutchison]

LOT B787 L/N 86 completes Functional Flight with new battery system in place (this was a functional test of the LOT B787, not the battery system).

B787 Battery certification flight now only days away http://bit.ly/11En8nh (http://bit.ly/11En8nh)

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Randy's Journal (http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2013/04/the_final_test.html)

[quote]The Final Test

While the 787 has had many milestones, the one today is something we’ve all been waiting for. With Captain Heather Ross at the controls, 787 Line Number 86 for LOT Polish Airlines completed the final certification test for our new battery system with a 1 hour and 49 minute flight out of Paine Field. [/quote

[Bernie P]

BA's first B787 is now outside...*
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHf6wh-CcAII3AB.jpg:large

Also, according to All Things 787 - the FIRST 'QANTAS' B787 is nearing delivery of parts!! Under this post (http://nyc787.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/787-return-to-service-now-in-hands-of.html), it is the fourth aircraft in line now... Scroll down to excel file, then scroll down within it.
LN123 ZA215 VH- 787-8 QANTAS GE GEnx-1B To be assembled in Everett
*Hoping the link works as it is blocked here at work...

[Greg McDonald]

Maybe October-ish...

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/qantas-says-dreamliner-delivery-delayed/story-e6frfkur-1226618615346

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing has filed a Flight Plan to conduct the B787 battery certification demonstration flight today.

[Rowan McKeever]

According to several US news sources the FAA cleared the 787 back into service overnight (our time)... airlines can operate, and take delivery of, aircraft with the reworked battery. Boeing had already been permitted to conduct production test flights. Am on my phone & don't know how to post links but google 'Boeing 787' and you'll find it.

Great news! Well done to everyone who's worked on this :)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Absolutely great news for Boeing and the Dreamliner.

San Francisco Chronicle (http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/FAA-approves-resumption-of-Boeing-787-flights-4447148.php) "FAA approves resumption of Boeing 787 flights"

Kirotv Seattle (http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/faa-approval-boeing-787-could-come-soon/nXRCR/) "FAA approves Boeing 787 battery design changes"

MSN News (http://news.msn.com/us/faa-approves-resumption-of-boeing-787-flights) "FAA approves resumption of Boeing 787 flights"

[Grahame Hutchison]

And the official word from Boeing (http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2660).

[Philip Argy]

For those like me who rarely sleep, watch the NTSB enquiry via live streaming here:

http://www.capitolconnection.net/capcon/ntsb/ntsb.htm

[Bernie P]

FIRST B789 in assembly hall!!!

As Jon points out, it is a badly it is a BADLY out of focus shot

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8544/8679419302_f6a27d12d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/flightblogger/8679419302/)
First shot of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ZB001 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/flightblogger/8679419302/) by Jon Ostrower (http://www.flickr.com/people/flightblogger/), on Flickr

Source - @jonostrower An now an offensively blurry, but first, picture of the 787-9 under assembly in Charleston http://flic.kr/p/edYhYo

[Bernie P]

First BA B788 FULL COLOURS (incl blue engine cowling)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8678595797_b9f1d501df_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seahawks7757/8678595797/)
G-ZBJA British Airways 787-8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seahawks7757/8678595797/) by Brandon Farris Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/seahawks7757/), on Flickr

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing Uses New Test For 787 Batteries (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/avd_04_25_2013_p02-01-573184.xml)


Boeing Expects 787 Battery Fix To Be Completed Mid-May (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_04_24_2013_p0-573134.xml)

[Rowan McKeever]

Was just reading on airlineroute.net Ethiopian is likely to be first to recommence B787 service, with a one-off service to Nairobi on 27/4 and then taking up normal scheduled services with its return on the ADD-FRA-ADD rotation.

Also ausbt.com.au reporting Qatar will replace the current 77L on the PER service with a 787, but no date as yet. After LHR gets its double daily though it would seem.

[Andrew Coggan]

Also ausbt.com.au reporting Qatar will replace the current 77L on the PER service with a 787, but no date as yet. After LHR gets its double daily though it would seem.

Back to Perth May 15 apparently Rowan.

[Rowan McKeever]

Great news, thanks Andrew!

[Peter Agatsiotis]

On news24 there was a notation stating Dreamliner test flight arriving at Tokyo.

[Bernie P]

And SO it begins... First B788 for the QF/JQ are starting to arrive!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8701295326_eb61fcb674_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/8701295326/)
QFJQ Parts Arriving (http://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/8701295326/) by AussiePomm (http://www.flickr.com/people/berniep/), on Flickr

Source: - All Things 787 (http://nyc787.blogspot.com.au/)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Deploying the Dreamliner battery solution (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/07/travel/dreamliner-fix-behind-the-scenes/index.html)

[Kris M]

And SO it begins... First B788 for the QF/JQ are starting to arrive!!
Source: - All Things 787 (http://nyc787.blogspot.com.au/)

Looks like LN123 is now undergoing final assembly.

Kris

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 deliveries (http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2013/05/787_deliveries_resume_1.html)resumed today with a delivery to ANA.

[Brandon Giacomin]

I did the Boeing factory tour at Paine Field today. Saw the first 787 for Jetstar. It is third on the final assembly line behind the 26th 787 for ANA and 4th 787 for BA. It looks almost complete, just awaiting engines. Looking forward to seeing it in Jetstar livery :)

[Greg Hyde]

AA is reporting delivery in a late September time frame.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2013/05/late-september-delivery-for-first-jetstar-787/

[Greg Hyde]

More from AA

http://australianaviation.com.au/2013/06/first-jetstar-787-in-final-assembly/

[Justin L]

During taxiing after arriving at O'Hare, I caught a glimpse of United's 787 for the first time so I thought I'd share.
1877

[Mike W]

Cant be too long before we get our first down here.

I hope we see one before the first JQ versions arrive.

[Thomas Collins]

Jetstar's 78 is due in late August. Unlikely you'll see another carriers in the next few months.

[Nathan Long]

G-TUIA just arrived back at Gatwick from Mahon on first service for Thomson.

[Rowan McKeever]

Thought this would've been mentioned by now, the 787-10X was launched at the Paris Air Show this week. Five customers already. Several news sources from google and of course Boeing has its press area on website.

[Rowan McKeever]

G-ZBJB, first delivered for BA, is about 10-15 minutes out of LHR as BAW787 on delivery from PAE. G-ZBJA appeared scheduled to run just ahead or behind JB but has been delayed.

[Mark Grima]

Air NZ launch route details.

Shanghai and Tokyo first up followed by Perth, Honolulu and Papeete.

First 789 expected to be delivered to them, middle of 2014.

http://www.ausbt.com.au/air-new-zealand-reveals-boeing-787-launch-routes-seating

Cheers

M

[Justin L]

So does that make Perth the first Australian city to receive a regular 787 service with NZ's AKL flights?

[Rowan McKeever]

NZ don't get 787s until mid-2014 so JQ will have at least 1 before that. Rumour still going that QR will start its 787 PER service before JQ gets the Aussie honours

[Justin L]

Thanks Rowan.

[Ian Gains]

Hot off the press. Thanks to L.McConville in Perth for the info.

http://airlineroute.net/2013/06/29/ai-melsyd-aug13/

So a two month delay from their last announcement, but maybe AIC will be 1st !!

[JamesL]

From what I have been told, NO ground handler wants to touch them, no one has been awarded the contract either...

[Mike W]

From what I have been told, NO ground handler wants to touch them, no one has been awarded the contract either...

So ground handlers have the say to what gets serviced at airports then?

[Nathan Long]

A fire on an Ethiopian 787 at LHR today.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23294760

[Montague S]

Thomson 787 diverts to MAN.

flight diverted back after being about 1/4 of the way to MCO. :eek:

[Greg Hyde]

latest update:

Sound like - not battery related:

http://nyc787.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/ethiopian-787-fire-update.html

[Nigel C]

So ground handlers have the say to what gets serviced at airports then?

I somehow don't think he meant bag chuckers. But if Qantas, Aerocare, Menzies, Toll Dnata, Virgin Aust. etc don't think they'll get paid on time for their services, then you could understand their caution. I don't know the history of them in this country, but are they renowned for being 'late' on payments?

[D Chan]

With all the recent 787 issues one has to question whether Qantas/Jetstar were actually lucky not to receive their 787s on time.
My guess is if they had received their 787s there would have been quite a few sitting on the ground as Boeing fixed the battery problem.

[Greg Hyde]

If the problem at London was found to be a coffee maker.

Who is responsible: ie: Boeing, 3rd party provider, operator.

Consider there is talk the the a/c may be a w/o.

[Ash W]

Probably all of the above.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Honeywell have joined the Ethiopian B787 investigation team, as their ELT antenna is located in the middle of the most seriuous burn marks. Honeywell ELTs are certified by the FAA, and there has never been any reported incidents on the product. Other systems supplied by Honeywell include the Emergency Ligthing, Terrain Awareness, Navigation, and nacelle anti-ice regulators. The Honeywell ELT is powered by a non-rechargable lithium manganese-dioxide battery, and the FAA has recorded at least one thermal runaway incident with a lithium manganese battery (in a UPS package).

[Grahame Hutchison]

AAIB Calls For Deactivation Of 787 ELTs

Aviation Week (http://ow.ly/2yrZl1)

AAIB Bulletin (http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/S5-2013%20ET-AOP.pdf)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Aviation Week ...

What the B787 fire mean for composites ? (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_07_22_2013_p22-598174.xml)

[JamesL]

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/wp-content/blogs.dir/10/files/2013/08/moonm-photo-Jestar-787-8.jpg

[Thomas Collins]

Five weeks until delivery...

[Brian Hoy]

Bugger, was planning on visiting PAE yesterday[12/08/13] but had to cancel trip to USA at last minute,always had a feeling that it would be out in the sunlight by then. As they say you can,t help bad s..t.

[Ian Gains]

VT-ANN 787 Air India is in the air over Northern Europe on delivery to DEL from KPAE.

By my reckoning, this means that the airline has VT-AND, H, I, J, K, L, M, N & they are currently operating them to LHR, BHX, CDG & FRA internationally, plus SYD & MEL from this Friday.

[Greg Hyde]

Crickey is reporting that Jetstars first B787 will have its ff on 10/09/2013

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar 1st 787 has completed its first flight:

http://airchive.com/blog/2013/09/14/photos-jetstar-787-8-makes-first-flight/

[Grahame Hutchison]

First flight of the B787-9 Dreamliner is underway and should be completed shortly - the flight duration was extended.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Capt. Randy Neville on B787-9 First Flight: "We wanted to keep flying... the airplane performed so smoothly".

Capt. Mike Bryan on B787-9 First Flight: "We accomplished a lot ... it came out really well. It's a great jet".

Mike gave me a personal tour of ZA001 when he brought the aircraft downunder back in November 2011.

http://www.16right.com/cpg143/albums/Aircraft/Boeing%20787%20Dreamliner/D300-2011-11-16-008.jpg

More images of ZA001 (http://www.16right.com/cpg143/thumbnails.php?album=31)
More images of ZA003 (http://www.16right.com/cpg143/thumbnails.php?album=36)

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Puget Sound ...

N789FT B787-9 Boeing (Air New Zealand) First Flight
L/N 133 C/N 41989 B787-9 N789FT BOEING (AIR NEW ZEALAND)
Dep PAE 08:06 PST Arr BFI 13:37 PST via MWH
Call Sign BOE002 Hex Code AAB284

My pilot friend at Boeing told me this morning that the "-9 is flying great, and testing is going well".

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Boeing, All three B787-9 Dreamlines were in the air at the same time today.

Earlier at Boeing Field (https://twitter.com/BoeingAirplanes/status/405438295263285248/photo/1/large)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Ethiopian's Boeing 787 Fuselage Repair Passes Halfway Stage (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_11_26_2013_p0-640968.xml)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Overnight our ADSB receiver picked up CSN306, the China Southern B787 service from Auckland to Guangzhou. The aircraft was 553nm (1025.6km) from Sydney and about 300nm east of
Brisbane.

16Right ADSB (http://adsb.16right.com/)

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/ADS-B-20140116B.png

[Ian Gains]

This flight normally passes over Port Douglas or Cairns both ways, about 09.30 & 01.00, & the A330-200's were easily seen when I was up there in July. An iPhone & Flight Radar 24 is your friend.

[Ross Corrigan]

Subject to government approval, United Airlines will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia on October 26, 2014. The new direct service will be operated six times a week, and United will end its Sydney to Melbourne. The new direct service is scheduled to be operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Link to article here. (http://airchive.com/blog/2014/02/19/uniteds-first-787-9-route-announcement/)

[Mike W]

Subject to government approval, United Airlines will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia on October 26, 2014. The new direct service will be operated six times a week, and United will end its Sydney to Melbourne. The new direct service is scheduled to be operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Link to article here. (http://airchive.com/blog/2014/02/19/uniteds-first-787-9-route-announcement/)

It's only a matter of time until 787's will be as prevalent in Aus as the 330's are now... except for QF. All the money making airlines will have them (coupled with their 777's)

[Ryan K]

By which time QF will only have old A330's and hard to fill A380's flying. :-(

[Grahame Hutchison]

Aviation Week ...

Earlier this week Bloomberg reported (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-25/boeing-said-to-seek-buyers-for-1-1-billion-of-early-787s.html) that Boeing is flogging 11 early build 787s with analysts suggesting the overweight old planes could be sold to bargain hunters in Asia, like the five early builds that Lion Air's CEO called 'teenagers' (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/avd_11_06_2013_p01-02-633779.xml&p=2).


Aviation Week Blog (http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=blog:7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbb&plckPostId=Blog:7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbbPost:847361da-f701-4cfe-ba77-11073989bfe6)

[Paul S.]

Sorry everyone, I know I have seen it somewhere but cant find it. What is the delivery timetable for Jetstars next lot of 787? Thanks in advance.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Interesting article on composite repair by Aviation Week

787 Fire Repair Boosts Composites Confidence (http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_03_03_2014_p36-666160.xml)


On the morning of July 12, 2013, the quiet atmosphere of Boeing's 787 Operations Control Center (OCC) in Everett, Wash., was broken by a phone call from British Airways at London Heathrow Airport. The caller asked if Boeing knew there was smoke coming from a 787 parked at the airport.

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Flight Global (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/wing-cracks-found-on-787s-in-assembly-396787/) ...


Roughly 40 Boeing (http://www.flightglobal.com/landingpage/Boeing.html) 787s (http://www.flightglobal.com/landingpage/Boeing%20787.html) still in production may have cracks within shear ties of a wing rib, the company says.

[Mike W]

It goes on.

Some day we'll look back at this from a perspective of an incredible program that has helped Airlines' profitability all over the world, much like we do with another game changing air frame, the 747.

[Grahame Hutchison]

This also brings into question the global nature of aircraft production today. It would seem strange to me that a process relating to wing manufacture by sub-contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, could be changed on a currently operational certified aircraft. Surely process changes of this nature would have the tighest of controll around the integrity and consistency of the build.

[Joe Frampton]

By which time QF will only have old A330's and hard to fill A380's flying. :-(

or not

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787 Delivery Numbers Update

No Airline
27 ANA
14 Japan Airlines
13 Air India
11 Qatar Airways
10 United Airlines
08 China Southern Airlines
06 Hainan Airlines
05 Ethiopian Airlines
05 LAN
05 LOT Polish Airlines
04 British Airways
04 TUI Travel (Thomson)
03 ILFC/Aeromexico
03 ILFC/Norwegian
03 QANTAS / Jetstar
02 Royal Brunei Airlines
01 BBJ/Saudi Ministry of Finance
01 ILFC/Sky Blue Holdings
01 ILFC/UAE Presidential Flight
01 Norwegian
01 TUI Travel (Jetairfly)

Total 128

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zelaland's first B787-9 has just emerged from the paint shop and looking very nice.

Hopefully we will see this aircraft doing some test flight across the ditch.

Image 1 (https://twitter.com/BoeingAirplanes/status/452659052426719232/photo/1)
Image 2 (https://twitter.com/AvWeekScho/status/452659661552893953/photo/1)
Image 3 (https://twitter.com/AvWeekScho/status/452661708138369025/photo/1)

[John Thoroughgood]

Interesting Grahame, that this is entirely black, in comparison to the repaint on 772 OKC in black and white.
Thanks for sharing, and nice to meet you at the weekends' event.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Cheers John, great to catch up - can't wait to see the aircraft in Sydney.

[Grahame Hutchison]

And now out in daylight - ANZ Dreamliner (https://twitter.com/BoeingAirplanes/status/452852669195886592/photo/1)

A slightly better shot from Air New Zealand (https://twitter.com/FlyAirNZ/status/452943792945893377/photo/1)

[Greg Hyde]

Grahame,

Do you know why VKE hasn't flown as yet ?

[JamesL]

Interesting Grahame, that this is entirely black, in comparison to the repaint on 772 OKC in black and white.
Thanks for sharing, and nice to meet you at the weekends' event.

Their current fleet paint scheme is either full black or half and half.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Trying to find out about VKE Greg, and will let you know if I can source anything.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Greg, My contact at Boeing tells me that Jetstar's Dreamliner VH-VKE is scheduled for its First Flight tomorrow.

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Grahame,

Was any reason given for the delay ?

It seems to have spent an extended period of time on the pre-flight ramp.

[Grahame Hutchison]

It was about two months from rollout for this scheduled first flight, an unusually long time based on current production timelines. I was not given any reason, presumably because the details may be confidential to Boeing, or between Boeing and Qantas/Jetstar.

It will be interesting to see if it gets up in the next 24 hours.