787 finally arrives

BOEING’S 787 DREAMLINER finally made its international debut t Farnborough yesterday (Sunday 18 July 2010. Powered by a pair of Rollsl-Royce Trent engines, the third prototype is taking time out from an intensive flight test programme in order for its nearly 60 customers, and an expectant public, to see what will become the world’s most flown-in wide-bodied aircraft sometime in the next decade.  Somewhat late, and with even the first delivery to Japan’s ANA later this year rumoured to again be in trouble, the 787 is undoubtedly a major breakthrough in terms of efficiency, environmental acceptance and passenger friendliness. www.boeing.com/commercial

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