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HeilSvenska
07-06-2007, 06:37 PM
http://www.newairplane.com/

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5456/7878webxl7.jpg
SEATTLE, June 28, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will broadcast the Premiere of its newest technologically advanced passenger jet - the 787 Dreamliner - to viewers around the world.

The 787 Premiere will be carried live and in nine different languages on Sunday, July 8, at 3:30 p.m. PDT or 10:30 p.m. GMT via satellite and Webcast. To view the Webcast, viewers may log on to www.boeing.com or www.newairplane.com.

Boeing will broadcast the Premiere to more than 45 countries using 35 satellite TV networks. Satellite television subscribers may tune in the following channels, depending on their satellite service provider: Specific channel or frequency information can be found on the Premiere Web site.
-Boeing
5vz-fe
07-06-2007, 07:43 PM
Now that really looks like a bird :)
Mattk
07-07-2007, 01:18 AM
Boeing says it utilises the latest in engine technology to reduce air pollution. The idea of an environmentally-friendly turbofan airliner is somewhat incongruous, but worth trying.
MidEngine4Life
07-07-2007, 03:42 AM
I wish my airline would buy some of these, but I know they wont...too big. But I look forward to flying in one someday. Inside is very very nice. Hell I look forward just to seeing it at work.

Is PDT same as PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
R8audi
07-07-2007, 04:12 AM
Is this the plane made completely from carbon fibre? or is that the 777 or 7x7?
Mattk
07-07-2007, 08:44 AM
PDT would be daylight savings time, I would imagine.
HeilSvenska
07-07-2007, 02:06 PM
Is this the plane made completely from carbon fibre? or is that the 777 or 7x7?

Urm...no... That'd be dangerous, wouldn't it? A completely carbon fiber plane?

*I looked it up. It's carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.
FoxFour
07-07-2007, 04:43 PM
Is this the plane made completely from carbon fibre? or is that the 777 or 7x7?

Urm...no... That'd be dangerous, wouldn't it? A completely carbon fiber plane?

*I looked it up. It's carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.

The aircraft is comprised of about 50% composite material. The fuselage skin is made of actual carbon fiber and is about 1 inch thick. The CF has an interwoven layer of aluminum sandwiched inside it to aide in lightning strike dissipation. Also, there are a lot of titanium in this aircraft.
R8audi
07-08-2007, 05:19 PM
I read somewhere that having a carbon fibre fuselage means that it doesn't need to be round for structural integrity and that the interior was able to be more square in shape - resulting in more headroom because the storage bins could be tucked into corners! How crazy :!: :!: :!:

Edit: Oh yes - and because of the strength of the carbon composite, the aeroplane is able to be pressurised at a higher pressure, resulting in a better flying experience.
ae86_16v
07-08-2007, 06:06 PM
Damn. . . "Vertical Gust Suppression"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19421451/