I thought I would wrap up the Dreamliner visit to Sydney with some images from my visit yesterday. A big thank you to Australian Aviation Magazine and
Boeing for the opportunity to inspect the aircraft, and to Owen Zupp for hosting the tour. After visiting ZA001 back in November, where the interior was
unlined and filled with computers and water tanks, it was great to see what the Dreamliner will look like in commercial operation.
The fixed flush windows and the contoured curve of the nose greatly reduce noise levels in the cockpit. Wipers park in behind the centre window post.
The Business Class cabin with one of eight standard seating options. Some airlines will choose to install their own seating styles.
The pilot crew rest area located above the Business Class cabin. There are two bunks and a seat behind the camera on the left, half way between the
cabin floor and the bunks.
The cockpit has dual HUD and Flight Bags, electronic checklists, and a very clean layout. There is a lot of commonality with the B777, which has a common type rating, and conversion from the B777 only takes 5 days.
The main entry and greeting area on this demonstration aircraft with flat screen TV and a sculptured ceiling (see later images)
One seating style in the Economy Cabin.
A second seating style in rear Economy Cabin.
The rear galley is quite large with the rear exit door on the right.
The Cabin Crew rest located above the rear Economy Cabin. Three bunks towards the back of the aircraft, one on each side and one across the back, and
three towards the front (see next image).
One of the port mid doors.
The forward Economy Cabin from behind, and the overhead lockers are very generous.
The crew demonstrated the "Disco" lighting, with the full range of colours flashing right along the aircraft.
