Js51672 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Royal Air Maroc first 787 is still in storagehttp://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7410468Almost for 2 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallDutch Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Great shot Jeroen!Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js51672 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Air India B787This one is also waiting a long time. Hopefully it will fly soon its revenue flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Has the operational delay anything to do with Boeing required structural mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js51672 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Last week ANA grounded the Dreamliners also, even A testbed due engine problems.The Airbus A350 has even serious problems.To high requirments or is the state of art to much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manwest Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 As the note in the picture says:*DreamLiner for Royal Air Maroc S/n 17, in storage, waiting for the (expensive) engines and type certifications! Heavy weights to compensate the missing engines under the wings!! Parked at a remote area of Kpae. Hugh weights, 17000lbs, are replacing each engine.* :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js51672 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Finally a new operator,Ethiopian was delivered august 15th via Washinghton KIADIt's a beautiful plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js51672 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 And much more storedHope to see them allsoon in the air..http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-India/Boeing-787-837-Dreamliner/2150597/M/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W5 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Lan receives first 787http://www.flightglo...rst-787-376004/United outlines initial domestic 787 operationshttp://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/united-outlines-initial-domestic-787-operations-375916/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W5 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Boeing delivers 787 to Indiahttp://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-delivers-787-to-india-after-four-month-delay-376168/Air India quietly accepted delivery today of its first Boeing 787 following months of bureaucratic delays and an unrelated engine failure during ground tests.Air India has ordered 27 787s powered by the General Electric GEnx-1B configured with 256 seats, including an 18-seat business class.Boeing completed the airline's first 787 in May, but delivery was first delayed over protracted negotiations and Indian government approvals on compensation payments.In late July, one of the Air India's 787s experienced a contained engine failure during ground taxi tests. The National Transportation Safety Board has traced the failure to a crack in the fanshaft connecting the low-pressure turbine to the fan and booster stages. An investigation into the root cause of the failure is still ongoing.Air India becomes the fifth airline to accept delivery of a 787 and the third new airline within a month, following Ethiopian Airlines and LAN.Air India can deploy the 787 on routes to areas including the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Australia, Boeing says.The 787 is scheduled to fly to New Delhi from North Charleston, South Carolina on 7 September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js51672 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Glad to see Ethiopian in serviceJust spotted at Brussels, Belgiumhttp://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7450119Beautiful plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W5 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 United tests 787 in flights around SeattlePic. here:http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/united-tests-787-in-flights-around-seattle-376968/United Airlines is conducting training flights with its crews on its first Boeing 787-8 over Washington state, ahead of flying the aircraft to Houston Intercontinental on 28 September.The Chicago-based Star Alliance carrier has flown the aircraft (N20904) between Boeing Field and Paine Field near Seattle and Moses Lake, Washington, at least five times since taking ownership of the 787 on 22 September, according to Flightaware.com.Cockpit crews have previously only had classes and simulator training on the aircraft, according to an employee newsletter."Although United's 787 simulator is very realistic, there's simply no substitute for being able to fly the aircraft," said captain Dave Lundy, 787 fleet standards manager at the airline.The aircraft will be based in Houston and fly on limited domestic routes from 4 November and international routes from 4 December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 obviously there's a structural reason why they'd hang weights in lieu of engines... anyone know why specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 If left long term without the engine weight hanging there, the wings could eventually change shape in ways they're not intended. It's probably microscopic but still enough to be a concern for things like fuel tank seals and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Actually I believe its simpler than that... it would probably sit on it's tail without the weights :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Actually I believe its simpler than that... it would probably sit on it's tail without the weights :-)I agree, with both engines off I'd bet that thing would be on its a$$! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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