ANA gets airborne with the 787

Boeing and Japanese airline ANA have started validation trials of the long awaited 787 Dreamliner.  With the aircraft yet to be certificated passengers are limited to ANA and Boeing personnel climbing around test equipment on ZA002.

“ANA is proud to be the first airline in the world that will operate the 787,” said Shinichiro Ito, ANA President and CEO.  “The Dreamliner is an integral part of our plans to become Asia's number one airline and will allow us to bring new standards of comfort and service to our passengers.  Validating all of our training and preparations for the Dreamliner is critical to help ensure a smoother entry into service for our passengers and crews later this year.”

Throughout a week-long validation programme, the 787 will experience simulated day-to-day airline operations.  Maintenance, servicing and flight crew operations will be conducted at five airports in Tokyo, Osaka (Itami and Kansai), Okayama and Hiroshima.  ANA’s first scheduled service with the 787 will be either the Haneda – Okayama or Haneda – Hiroshima route when deliveries begin later this year.  ANA has 55 Dreamliners on order. www.ana.co.uk

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