Boeing 787 Dreamliner::::::::::::::

[Dan4th]

Just caught up with this after
almost two months.......



Note to MOD::::::::::

I see no evidence of Wing Separation

Things seem to be going well, with
deliveries occurring regularly.......

Danf.

PS: I think she is Lovely and Graceful and Different!

A nice change from all the Lookalikes

D.

[Dan4th]

One thing it would be nice to have is
an in-cockpit video so we could hear
the flight crew counting off all the
numbers of the routine, etc.

Danf.

[Dougs]

bet they just sit back and press ENTER

[Dan4th]

bet they just sit back and press ENTER

HA!

You may have a point there

Danf.

[Delhud]

Just seen an amusing photo of 787`s lined up at Ellis Field
minus engines it would seem
Presumably Boeing want to see the money in the bank prior
to delivery

Delhud

[Dan4th]

Delhud:::::::::::

If you could find that photo and post it
here I would be grateful....

Danf.

[Delhud]

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V ... directlink

Sorry it took so long ladies but I checked on permissions from the photographer

DELHUD

[Dan4th]

Thanks, Delhud!

I've looked into this, and the answer is
quite simple::::::::

The Dreamliner is available with either
Rolls Royce or General Electric engines.....

No troubles with the RR ones, but the
ones from GE had some minor issues
needing rectification. Consequently, the
787 production line got ahead of engine
supply -- hence the otherwise completed
aircraft patiently awaiting DONKS

Danf.

[Sooty655]

I'm not surprised that GE had "issues" ~ the fan casings appear to be square ??

[Dan4th]

I think there might be a high-paying JOB
awaiting you at General Electric, Soots

Danf.

[Delhud]

thanks for the info Danf --Knew I could rely on the experts for the right answer

Cheers

Delhud

[Mayfly]

It appears the Dreamliner is turning into a bit of a Nightmare!!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20988117

[Dan4th]

I think the FAA is doing exactly what
your CAA would do and are exercising
prudence and caution.....

Things will be better for it in the long
run I am sure

Danf.

[Jigsaw]

Grounded in Japan:

http://news.sky.com/story/1038642/boein ... n-airlines

[Mayfly]

Airlines in India, Chile and US have now grounded the Dreamliner,

Boeing say the aircraft are fundamentally safe which I don't doubt but it's the public who buy the tickets and they need to be sure too.

[RLN]

Airlines in India, Chile and US have now grounded the Dreamliner,

Boeing say the aircraft are fundamentally safe which I don't doubt but it's the public who buy the tickets and they need to be sure too.

So do the airlines. It could damage their reputations, and if they were thinking of buying the Dreamliner they may think of going for the A330 as it is proven.

[Xplumberlives]

The current focus of attention seems to be the Lithium-ion L-ion battery setup!

[Sooty655]

The current focus of attention seems to be the Lithium-ion L-ion battery setup!

A battery that looks like this would certainly get your attention.

[Xplumberlives]

It would indeed!

[Mackrick]

As a lecky I haven't seen anything that bad in years. Will be interesting to see the report on this once the investigation is complete.

[Mayfly]

Latest news was a bit vague but it said most of the airlines operating the Dreamliner have now grounded them.

[Mackrick]

FAA have temporarily grounded them according to BBC Radio

[Sickbag_andy]

I think it needs renaming - the Nightmare-liner. one problem after another, hope they get it sorted soon

[Xplumberlives]

FAA have temporarily grounded them according to BBC Radio

How many have the Fleet Air Arm got?

[Mackrick]

FAA have temporarily grounded them according to BBC Radio

How many have the Fleet Air Arm got?

So tempted not to answer

"Before further flight, operators of U.S.-registered, Boeing 787 aircraft must demonstrate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the batteries are safe,"