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Boeing 787 to Take First Flight Next Tuesday? (Read 3411 times)
Dec 12th, 2009 at 1:32pm

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I heard on the news that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is scheduled to take its first flight next Tuesday. (Dec. 15th) Is this true?  Huh

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Reply #1 - Dec 12th, 2009 at 1:54pm

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http://www.boeing.com/

They say the first flight window opens on the 15th, so it's not a guarantee that it will fly on Tuesday.
 

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Reply #2 - Dec 13th, 2009 at 9:09am

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The Boeing Company is proud to announce that the window for first flight is planned to open at 10 a.m. on December 15. The first flight will occur from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. This date is dependent upon final internal reviews, taxi test and receiving the final experimental ticket from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. We’d like to invite you to view this achievement via the World Wide Web. Our Web site will present a live broadcast of the takeoff, landing and post-flight press conference. You can access this site at www.boeing.com or www.newairplane.com.

When you access boeing.com or newairplane.com, look for a banner like the one contained in this e-mail. The banner will display more information on the timing for first flight. The Web site will go live 24 hours prior to takeoff. The site features information about the airplane and our customers, partners and employees. It also will share videos highlighting other historic first flights and offer a behind-the-scenes look at flight testing.

The Web presentation will begin as the airplane starts to taxi to the runway.
A Boeing host will set the stage for takeoff. After the airplane leaves the ground, the Web site will carry live updates on flight status. The flight may last as long as three to five hours, so you will probably want to check back often. As the airplane prepares to land, the Boeing host will return and the landing and press conference will be carried live.

Please note that first flights are dynamic in nature and issues such as poor weather may affect timing. Please check the Web site for updates. We hope that you will join us in celebrating the first flight of Boeing’s most advanced commercial airplane.

Don't forget to check out the 787 Dreamliner Design Highlights at:
http://www.b2cmailer.com/t/1008/201235/32/0/

Sincerely,
World Design Team
Boeing Commercial Airlines
 
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Reply #3 - Dec 13th, 2009 at 9:51pm

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What will the 787 be flying with on the first flight; GE engines or Rolls-Royce engines?
 
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Reply #4 - Dec 13th, 2009 at 10:03pm

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BrandonF wrote on Dec 13th, 2009 at 9:51pm:
What will the 787 be flying with on the first flight; GE engines or Rolls-Royce engines?

Rolls-Royce.
 

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Reply #5 - Dec 14th, 2009 at 2:28am

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Still not holding my breath Grin Grin

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Reply #6 - Dec 14th, 2009 at 1:40pm

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expat wrote on Dec 14th, 2009 at 2:28am:
Still not holding my breath Grin Grin

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Good job. If you did you'd be gone before the morning. Smiley
 
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Reply #7 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 12:39am

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If anyone cares, here's the link for the live webcast they will be hosting:
http://787firstflight.newairplane.com/ffindex.html
 

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Reply #8 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 11:20am
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Reply #9 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 12:57pm

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The live video feed is up!
 

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Reply #10 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 1:24pm

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Cleared for takeoff! Cheesy
 

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Reply #11 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 1:27pm

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She's airborne! Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
 

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Reply #12 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 1:30pm

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That made my day. Smiley
 

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Reply #13 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 1:32pm

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And the wings have stayed on too Grin

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Reply #14 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 1:34pm
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