Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner has been getting buzz for the last two years, and now its plans are finally coming to fruition. Its mock-ups however, might have been more glamorous than the actual result, according to the Seattle Times.
In a tour of the 787’s interior, advances to the passenger experience include better air flow, lower noise levels, more comfortable heating, meals prepared in the galley, and more efficient oxygen systems. A little extra head room by way of the newly designed overhead bins will please taller travelers, and windows transition from daylight to darkness with the touch of a button.
One lackluster fixture? No extra legroom in the seats.
New testing took place as well. Toilets were stress-tested and modified planes were flown.
So far, Dreamliner No. 16 has been the first to arrive with complete modification regarding the flaw in the wing and body joint, and Dreamliner No. 3 is set to enter testing this month. Some tests in the future will require Boeing to fill all 135 passengers, and to serve meals, soda, and water on board. Others will include evacuation tests, and smoke and fire trapping tests.
While airlines all over the world are scrambling to get a look at the new jetliner, All Nippon Airways (ANA) in Japan has already taken ownership for 10 of the first 13 Dreamliners.
