Boeing Dreamliner B787-800 : The Beauty in the Sky



The Flight Deck of a B787-800 Dreamliner



The B787-800 Dreamliner is constructed from 50 per cent composite materials, including the ground breaking use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP,) the Boeing Dreamliner uses 20 per cent less fuel than similarly sized aircrafts. The 787 also boasts a noise footprint 60 per cent lower than similar aircraft; for example at London Heathrow all noise on take-off will be contained within the airport grounds. The B787’s range of up to 8,500 nautical miles means that it can link the UK’s regional airports with direct flights to previously unreachable destinations. For example, the 787 will be capable of flying direct from Bristol to Honolulu, Santiago or Bali. The 787 Dreamliner features a state-of-the-art flight deck that balances familiar Boeing controls, displays and procedures with new additions such as the Dual Head-Up Display (HUD), a large flat panel multifunction display which is located directly in the pilot’s eyeline and looks vaguely like something from a science-fiction movie.

The twin Aisle Cabin of the B787-800 Dreamliner

The Interiors of the B787-800 Dreamliner

    

The cabin features large windows with individual electro chromic dimming functions instead of traditional pull down blinds, meaning even when fully dimmed passengers will be able to enjoy the view without disturbing fellow passengers.

The B787's windows can be controlled individually or en masse by flight attendants. If it’s an overnight flight but it’s light outside, the attendants can dim all of the windows – leaning over food trays or people sleeping to close them will be a thing of the past.”

The twin-engine, twin-aisled Dreamliner has a capacity of between 250 and 290 passengers depending on configuration.

The other cabin features include adjustable LED lighting, can gently simulate a full flying day for longer flights, gradually changing through a spectrum of lighting from day into night.”

Air Scoops on the sides of the Fuselage on the B787-800 Dreamliner 

Fresh air is introduced into the cabin via air scoops on the side of the fuselage and special filters mean that air is purer than on older aircraft, leading to less skin irritation. The 787’s cabin is pressurized to a new maximum level of 6,000 feet – 2,000 feet lower than most other aircraft meaning fewer headaches and reduced levels of fatigue.

The Overhead Bins of the B787-800 are much Bigger in comparison to the others

The overhead bins are larger and can fit four regulation-size (10in x 12in x 24in/25cm x 30cm x 61cm) pieces of hand baggage in each. The 787 is also equipped with Smoother Ride Technology which senses turbulence and commands wing control surfaces to counter it. It’s not about the windows, it’s not about the lighting or the shape of the bins, it’s about all of those things working together. You will truly appreciate it when you are in the space and feel it.” However, the interior will partly be down to the individual airline, which will be able to choose from a selection of seats, colour schemes, in-flight entertainment, galley fittings and washrooms.

Plush Washroom on the B787-800 Dreamliner

The Seat plan of the B787-800 Dreamliner