IAD787 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 501 posts, RR: 45 Posted (5 years 10 months 2 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 6376 times:
So the other thread was getting a little unruly and I felt it was time for a fresh one.
The "aftermath" for me, is pure exhaustion. A 48 hour trip across the country really takes it out of you. I'm sun burnt, and physically exhausted. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Being able to be there in person was extraordinary. It was a very strange feeling walking onto the factory floor for the first time. Having spent the last three months staring at it from across the country it felt almost familiar. I'm not an employee of the Boeing company, I'm not even in the aviation business; however, the aftermath for me, is the realization that the assembly might have been fun to follow, but that was merely the gestation of this aircraft. She is now born. Now begins the fun part. Here is where the narrative truly begins. This is the story of how she learns to fly.
Ilikeflight From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 366 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (5 years 10 months 2 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 6335 times:
I just think it is a BEAUTIFUL plane and can't believe how may orders it has gotten in such a short amount of time hats off to Boeing for this wonderful achievement and Congrats to you IAD787 for being able to get such detailed info of the construction and share it with us and also to Royal King for getting the first picture on he internet
Bringiton From United States of America, joined Sep 2006, 866 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (5 years 10 months 2 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 6193 times:
They should be well ahead of the 787 mark by EIS . IF we look at orders and commitments (publically announced) we get a number close to 730 , so 787 by year end is quite likely . What is happening is that many airlines are exerc. options fearing that the US majors will come in and sweep 2-3 years worth of production so they are getting there foot in before the door shuts . As far as orders before EIS go , with orders yet to be placed by UA,AA,DL and fleet replacement choices by LH , BA , AF/KLM and huge order to be decided by EK 1000 orders before EIS cannot be ruled out.
Hey IAD787 when can we expect updates on system instalation etc !!
Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72 Reply 5, posted (5 years 10 months 2 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 6162 times:
IRelayer From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 1070 posts, RR: 2 Reply 6, posted (5 years 10 months 2 weeks 5 hours ago) and read 6080 times:
I think Boeing did an excellent job with the ceremony, especially playing up the "global" aspect of it, emphasizing the unique advantages of the airliner, and so forth. Great job. I am REALLY looking forward on taking a ride in one of these, too bad Japan gets them first!
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 7, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 5828 times:
I asked the question in post #216 about Former Boeing Executive Alan Mulally, now at Ford. Did he get invited to go to the 787 roll out? Did he even attend if he even got an invitation?
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Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72 Reply 8, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 5740 times:
N328KF From United States of America, joined May 2004, 6222 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 5677 times:
Funny that Mulally was not even mentioned. Not surprising, but funny.
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IAD787 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 501 posts, RR: 45 Reply 10, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 5614 times:
Quoting Bringiton (Reply 4):
Hey IAD787 when can we expect updates on system instalation etc !!
Yeah, you definitely can. When I get the info, you'll get the info.
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EA772LR From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 2836 posts, RR: 10 Reply 12, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5520 times:
Beautiful cockpit. And beautiful plane. Nice job Boeing. It looks like a large version of the E-Jets cockpit. very nice
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Astuteman From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 9135 posts, RR: 96 Reply 13, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5491 times:
Quoting IAD787 (Thread starter): is the realization that the assembly might have been fun to follow
AADC10 From United States of America, joined Nov 2004, 1831 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5393 times:
Quoting Astuteman (Reply 13): To be honest, if I were an employee on the 787 programme, I'd have been having fun for about 4 years now.......
But I know what you mean... Smile
Many of the employees are quire grumpy about it because much of the work that had traditionally been done in house has been outsourced.
InbarD From Israel, joined Jan 2007, 219 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 4843 times:
I bow down to boeing! This is truly an awesome looking aircraft, all though the tail looks a bit more square than in the concept pictures. Now i can't wait to see if it really does perform in efficiency as expected.
Gilesdavies From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2003, 2878 posts, RR: 1 Reply 19, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 4626 times:
Boyo Boy... Isn't she an ugly aircraft!
The nose on that plane just looks wrong, did something go wrong at the design stage, to get a nose like that? It looks like it used the same Cosmetic Surgeon as Wacko Jacko (AKA Michael Jackson) used for his recent nose job!
It reminds me of an Embraer 190 on steroids!
On a serious note and looks aside, Im sure it will be a great aircraft! Looking forward to my first trip on it with First Choice Airways when they arrive with the airline in late 2008.
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 20, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 4167 times:
Quoting Cruiser (Reply 16): Quoting Clickhappy (Reply 8):
Alan Mulally was not invited.
But Condit was....
Wait....but wasn't Condit fired? Why didn't Mullaly get an invite? He really worked hard on that 777 program. Im shocked!
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BAalltheway From Canada, joined Jan 2007, 89 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 3835 times:
Quoting Gilesdavies (Reply 19): It reminds me of an Embraer 190 on steroids!
I love it, but definitely agree to a large degree. The tailcone, right down to the nose, looks like an ERJ190. Only a few differences here and there (visually, of course).
I don't think it's ugly though...and I'm sure there must be some reason they're making these with similarly shaped fuselage. It's just different and will take some getting used to. I can't get enough of seeing this beauty, and look forward to the coming months!! Way to go Boeing!
Astuteman From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 9135 posts, RR: 96 Reply 22, posted (5 years 10 months 1 week 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 3173 times:
Quoting AADC10 (Reply 15): Many of the employees are quire grumpy about it because much of the work that had traditionally been done in house has been outsourced.
A fair comment, and indicative of the organisational issues that have had to be overcome......
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