Megtörtént az első Boeing 787-es Dreamliner szerződéses átvétele miután 2011. szeptember 25-én a Boeing és a típus első üzembeállítója, az All Nippon Airways aláírták az átádásról, illetőleg az átvételről szóló dokumentumokat. Az átadó ünnepség holnap, azaz szeptember 26-án lesz a Boeing everetti gyárterületén, ahol egy nagyszabású rendezvénnyel állítanak emléket az első Dreamliner átadásának. Az átadási ceremónia közvetítése a Boeing, külön erre a célra létrehozott honlapján is figyelemmel kísérhető lesz.
Boeing and ANA have signed the formal documents completing the contractual delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner. Celebrations to mark this historic milestone begin tomorrow in Everett with a delivery ceremony followed by flyaway of the airplane on Tuesday. Today’s signing comes after a series of flights, inspections and the transfer of funds.
„Now that the airplane is ready to deliver, the entire team is ready to celebrate,” said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. „We look forward to honoring our launch customer ANA before they fly their first Dreamliner home to Japan.”
Celebrations for Boeing employees begin Monday at 6 a.m. (Pacific time) outside the 787 factory in Everett with the static display of ZA002, one of the flight test airplanes painted in ANA’s livery. ANA and Boeing executives, employees, partners and government officials will gather at 9 a.m. for the delivery ceremony in the same location. Airplane 24, painted in ANA’s special livery, will join the display during the ceremony. Flyaway of the airplane to Tokyo is scheduled Tuesday morning at 6:35 a.m. from Paine Field.
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner that will enter into service completed its first flight on Sept. 1, 2011 in Everett, Wash.
A live webcast of Monday’s delivery events and Tuesday’s flyaway can be seen at http://www.newairplane.com. Video highlights of those events also will be posted to the website.
„ANA has been a tremendous partner from day one,” said Fancher. „Through the hard work and challenges, the Boeing team never lost focus on the commitments to our valued customer. We know ANA’s customers will love this airplane.”
Takeo Kikuchi (left), All Nippon Airways’ general manager for its Seattle office, shakes hands with Paul Baldwin, Boeing’s Aircraft Contracts, after signing the final paperwork for contractual delivery of the first-ever 787 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an all-new airplane featuring a host of technologies that provide exceptional value to airlines and unparalleled levels of comfort to passengers. It is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes, enabling airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public.
Composite materials, more-electric systems, advanced aerodynamics and modern engines combine to make the 787 more fuel efficient and provide lower operating costs. Passengers will appreciate the cleaner cabin air, higher humidity and lower cabin altitude that combine to help them feel more refreshed after flying on the 787. Other innovations include larger windows with electrochromic shades, bigger onboard luggage bins and LED lighting.
Forrás: Boeing Media (2011. szeptember 25.)
Ajánlott link: Boeing and ANA celebrate the first delivery of the 787 Dreamliner site
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