The 787 is, according to Boeing, the future of commercial aviation. They call it the Dreamliner. It will be able to fly over 9,000 miles without refilling. It is smaller than the 777 but will be more comfortable for the passenger. It will sell for $145M, instead of $195M for the 777. They have over 900 orders and the 1st plane will not be off the production line until next year. They haven't even tested it yet but will be able to make 3 a week, compared to 7 a month for the 777. This Dream-Lifter is used to bring pieces (not parts) of the plane from all over the world for assembly here.Monday, July 14, 2008
Day 44 - Boeing Tour
The 787 is, according to Boeing, the future of commercial aviation. They call it the Dreamliner. It will be able to fly over 9,000 miles without refilling. It is smaller than the 777 but will be more comfortable for the passenger. It will sell for $145M, instead of $195M for the 777. They have over 900 orders and the 1st plane will not be off the production line until next year. They haven't even tested it yet but will be able to make 3 a week, compared to 7 a month for the 777. This Dream-Lifter is used to bring pieces (not parts) of the plane from all over the world for assembly here.Day 44 - Boeing Tour
The largest planes in the world are built in the largest building in the world. It may not look like it but this building is over 9 stories high and has 75 acres UNDER ROOF! You could fit all of Disneyland (California) in it and have 17 acres left for parking. They manufacture 747's, 767's, 777's and the all new 787's here.Day 44 - Boeing Tour - Everett, Washington
If you've never been here and toured Boeing, you're really missing something. To see how they build the large planes we all fly on is really something. Sadly, they do not allow cameras of any kind on the tour so I cannot share any indoor pictures with you. Be assured what you see on the tour is really fantastic!
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