The Dreamliner visited AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh. Photo: Andrew Jones - OPShots Contributor
Boeing has been hard at work on its largest and most efficient airliner: the 787 Dreamliner. Boeing has announced that the 787 has completed flight testing for type certification in one of the planned production engine types. This is a major milestone for the aircraft.
The type certification for the aircraft with Rolls-Royce engines has been awarded; that means that the aircraft with those engines can now be delivered to buyers. The 787 Dreamliner is going to bring unprecedented fuel economy, maintenance cost improvements, and environmental sensitivity to the marketplace according to Boeing. Those improvements and savings are coming by way of extensive use of composites, more electrical systems and advanced
via DailyTech – Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Rolls-Royce Engines Completes Flight Testing.
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