There is yet another delay in the most awaited Boeing Inc manufactured 787 Dreamliner Aircraft. This new model advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner was initially announced to be released back in 2007. However, the company has not be able to met its promises and has been announcing delay after delay for the last few years. So far, Boeing has moved forward the date of release of this aircraft about four times.
What keeps it in the news is actually not the number of delays but the high tech design and amenities that the world is looking forward to. The new Boeing 787 dreamliner is the fastest selling model so far and there are already 865 orders despite the delays. The aircraft, yet to be released is worth waiting for as it is the lightest aircraft ever, and the first to have a fuselage and wings built of composite plastic, instead of aluminum. It is configured with 250 seats and posses an extensive electrical system that will change the way of fuel consumption forever. The 787 will help save on fuel, indirectly meaning the airlines using Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be able to offer cheaper flights than those who don’t.
According to Boeing 787 Dreamliner, there have been several reasons for delays including redesigning, parts shortages, defects, supplier problems and a 58-day machinist strike. Boeing 787 has been ordered by 56 airline and aviation entities including Air New Zealand, Arik Air, Delta Airlines, Etihad Airline, Gulf airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic airways and many more.
Once in air, the fuel efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be a competitive aircraft and is likely to encourage cheap flights fares by long haul airlines on high selling International routes like flights to Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Tokyo, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Cape Town, Lagos, Nairobi, Singapore, Sydney and many other destinations around the globe.
