2. By: Sam Stromswold

3.  I find this topic interesting because…  I think you will find this topic interesting because…

4.  Original concept was to make airframe larger and faster than the 747-400.  Unfortunately the 9/11 terrorist attacks spiked oil prices and put pressure on airline manufacturers.  2003, Boeing unveils new aircraft, 7E7, test flight on December 15, 2009.  Maiden commercial flight was on October 26, 2011 with All Nippon Airways.

5. Specifications787-8787-9 Length168 ft.206 ft. Wingspan197 ft. Height56 ft. Empty Weight242,000 lbs.254,000 lbs. Passengers210 – 250250 – 290 Range7,650 – 8,200 nm8,000 – 8,500 nm Speed0.85 Mach

6.  Body made of composite materials (CFRP).  One piece composite body.  Smooth Ride Technology  Smooth Wing Technology

7.  Advanced engines have more electric systems and a bypass of 10.  Sound proofed engine materials.  Nacelle Chevrons installed.  Interchangeable engines.

8.  Dual HUD, thermal imaging.  Larger, programmable navigation screens.  Standardized controls with other Boeing airframes.  Electronic checklist.

9.  Dynamic LED lighting in the fuselage.  New larger windows, tinted.  New air conditioning system, quieter.

12.  "Boeing's New Airplane - Design Highlights." Boeing's New Airplane. The Boeing Company, 15 Dec. 2009. Web. 10 Nov. 2012..  Brages, Sue. "New Boeing 787 Takes Flight." - Technorati Travel. Technorati, 27 Oct. 2011. Web. 12 Nov. 2012..  "Everything about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner." Everything about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Flight Global, 7 July 2007. Web. 11 Nov. 2012..  Nasson, Tim. "787 Dreamliner Cockpit." 787 Dreamliner Cockpit. N.p., 28 Feb. 2012. Web. 11 Nov. 2012..