B-787 Delay reason
For a break from the jabber of the merger, seniority, hiring, etc..
I spoke to a Boeing engineer today at a bookstore in SEA. He said the delay on our 2nd aircraft was due to the [American] seat supplier providing the incorrect seating. Boeing ended up robbing the correct seating already in place on the 3rd aircraft (which isn't ready for delivery) and replacing the seats in the 2nd aircraft so we could take delivery this week. Also, he said that the 787-9 just started initial construction and it's nothing more than simple fuselage plugs. No changes to the wing. It should fly next year. One overseas carrier is pushing hard for the 787-10 and it holds the same passenger capacity as a 777-200. Also in the Boeing drawing boards is a 777-400 which should be quite a people-hauler. I'm sure somehow this thread will be turned into something negative, so have at it. |
777-400?
|
Originally Posted by flyboycpa
(Post 1286721)
For a break from the jabber of the merger, seniority, hiring, etc..
I spoke to a Boeing engineer today at a bookstore in SEA. He said the delay on our 2nd aircraft was due to the [American] seat supplier providing the incorrect seating. Boeing ended up robbing the correct seating already in place on the 3rd aircraft (which isn't ready for delivery) and replacing the seats in the 2nd aircraft so we could take delivery this week. Also, he said that the 787-9 just started initial construction and it's nothing more than simple fuselage plugs. No changes to the wing. It should fly next year. One overseas carrier is pushing hard for the 787-10 and it holds the same passenger capacity as a 777-200. Also in the Boeing drawing boards is a 777-400 which should be quite a people-hauler. I'm sure somehow this thread will be turned into something negative, so have at it. |
Looks rather A340-600ish.
|
Well, at least they get their publicity shot
CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that the
company has successfully completed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification process for its 787 Dreamliner. United can now begin flying the Dreamliner for passenger service, beginning with its inaugural 787 commercial flight departing Houston for Chicago Nov. 4 at 7:20 a.m. CST. |
Originally Posted by ERJF15
(Post 1286726)
|
Originally Posted by socalflyboy
(Post 1287080)
Sweet! I'd fly that for delta minus something!
Of course you would. And management knows it. Hog |
Originally Posted by socalflyboy
(Post 1287080)
Sweet! I'd fly that for delta minus something!
SP |
Originally Posted by Groundhog
(Post 1287220)
Of course you would. And management knows it.
Hog |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:17 AM. |
User Alert System provided by
Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Website Copyright ©2000 - 2017 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands