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Dreamliner First Power-On, All Systems Nominal

After all the problems and delays with in the 787's manufacturing, they have finally powered-on the aircraft and completed all the start up tests. In this picture you can see Boeing's test technician Dave Haskell plugging the aircraft to an external power line. The power-on of all the electrical systems in the aircraft, including the orgy room and the cockpit—which you can see up and running after the jump—is a major milestone towards the completion of the plane and its first flight later this year. More »

12:59 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Jesus Diaz
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Latest by BillEccles: @barco: I shoulda' mentioned that the starter/generators produce variable voltage, variable frequency AC when they're in generate mode, and they more »

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How to Equip Your Dreamliner (Including 23" Displays for First Class Seats)

Probably trying to polish its current poor image, Boeing invited Fortune Magazine to get an inside look into the Dreamliner factory, secret orgy quarters, and the showroom, in which—after spending $150 million on an empty aircraft—you have to pick the seats, including their A/V entertainment equipment (like whopping 23" LCD monitors in first class), and even the coffee maker. Head to Fortune to see the entire video and gallery. [Fortune]

11:00 AM on Sat Apr 26 2008
By Jesus Diaz
24,095 views, 17 comments

Latest by Wilson Wrothman: few people really realise just how much goes into their new plane. and congrats to the Sukhoi team on their first more »

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Dreamliner's Secret Crew Quarters Should be Called Orgy Room

Here's one of Boeing Dreamliner's most closely guarded secrets: the Orgy Room. Boeing likes to call it "the Crew Quarters" but, come on, what images does this cozy compartment, hidden in the top of the composite fuselage bring to mind? Here's a hint: it has six tightly packed beds for flight attendants, who use them to "have siestas" when the flights are too long. What. Ever. [Fortune]

9:10 AM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Jesus Diaz
53,510 views, 74 comments

Latest by Twp3pf2: @Mongoose: I thought the charge was for the extra weight. Because, you know, God forbid they just charge the extra more »

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Dreamliner's Carbon Composite Body Unsafe? Wired Science Calls Bullshit

We told you the other day about Dan Rather's TV blather about how the Boeing 787 Dreamliner "could be unsafe" because of its carbon composite airframe, but now there are lots of experts disagreeing with that report. Aaron Rowe at Wired Science calls it "a cheap shot at Boeing," and chides the mainstream news media for following along like sheep without questioning Rather's assertions. In Rowe's scathing and carefully reasoned article, he pretty much exposes Rather's claims as nothing but scaremongering poppycock. More »

9:42 AM on Fri Sep 21 2007
By Charlie White
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Latest by Maxwells_Nylon_Hammer: No wonder Rather is suing his network, he's got an upcoming slander bill to pay for. But hey any publicity more »

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Japanese Version of Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Offer Butt-Wiping Luxury

Now that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is no longer under wraps, airlines around the world are figuring out how to make it even more luxurious. Not to be outdone is Japan's All Nippon Airways, which will equip its bathrooms with bun-spraying washlet toilets from Toto. The seats have special bidet wands that wash and dry your butt, giving you a degree of cleanliness that's otherwise impossible unless you just take a shower. More »

11:55 AM on Mon Jul 9 2007
By Charlie White
5,731 views, 25 comments

Latest by Wilson Wrothman: yes I have used these in the Tokyo InterContinental. if you have travelled 14+ hours and are feeling delicate the warm more »

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Billionaire Orders Private Airbus A380, Declares 'Mine is Bigger than Yours'

While the ink on Joseph Lau's order of a $153 million Dreamliner VIP is still wet, an anonymous billionaire has just reserved a gigantastic Airbus A380 for his private use. The eight-story-tall airplane will be converted into a luxurious flying mansion that will include everything you can imagine, even the obligatory whirlpool bathtub for romantic sessions with half a dozen Playboy bunnies. The secret buyer will have to pay $475 million if it ever gets delivered, as it's currently number 157 in line to get the two-year delayed winged pachyderm, and all I can ask is... More »

7:00 PM on Wed May 23 2007
By Jesus Diaz
15,260 views, 28 comments

Latest by FЯeeMan: gofastmini2005- Maybe the purchaser has already made contributions to the poor, the hungry, the needy worldwide in tremendous multiples more »

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VIP Edition 787 Dreamliner Still Kicks Airbus' Butt With Style

Following yesterday's 787 news, Hong Kong real estate tycoon Joseph Lau has just ordered a Dreamliner VIP. It's the same airplane you and I are going to use, but instead of being crammed in seat 36D between Biff, the overweight shoe salesman, and Chantal, the aerobic teacher from Fort Lauderdale, he'll have a 2,404 square-feet luxurious cabin all for himself. As a bonus, check the just-unveiled new interior designs for the 747-8 VIP, complete with SkyLoft, "vaulted ceilings, spiral staircases and video wall displays" after the jump. More »

11:40 AM on Wed May 23 2007
By Jesus Diaz
23,413 views, 29 comments

Latest by Maxwells_Nylon_Hammer: Wow, it even comes with plastic people, in case you haven't got any real friends. more »

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