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The Boeing 787 is a medium-sized, wide-body commercial aircraft developed by the American manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes since 2009, that performed its first passenger flight in 2011 for the Japanese airline ANA (All Nippon Airways).
Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, the Boeing 787 was the highlight of the early last decade. Fitted with a power plant of two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines this aircraft responds, according to Boeing, “to the overwhelming preferences of all airlines around the world”. In fact, it provides 20% fuel savings compared to other aircrafts of its size in the same route and it may reach 0.85 Mach (912 km/hour).
The “Dreamliner” family, as this group of aircrafts has been called, is divided into three models with different capacity, range and size.
This twin-aisle aircraft is certified to carry between 210 and 323 passengers, depending on the model (787-8, -9 or -10).
Within the Boeing 787 family there are three different models:
The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) for the 787-8 model is 227.9 tonnes, 254 tonnes for the 787-9 and 250 tonnes for the 787-10.
The configuration of the interior cabin of each aircraft will depend on each particular airline which, while respecting the manufacturer’s limitations and stipulations, will be able to choose the number of seats per class, their distribution, the type of seat, distance between rows, number of toilets and galleys and their placement along the plane as well as decoration and lights.
At present, this model with its 3 versions 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10, is used by almost 70 airlines worldwide, including All Nippon Airways (ANA) which was the launch client in September 2011, AirCanada, United Arilines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, and British Airways.
In Spain, Air Europa already has 17 units (9 of the 787-9 model and 8 of the 787-8 model) of the 22 orders it made (14 of the 787-9 model and 8 of the 787-8).
Pilots salary is not directly related to the plane they fly but rather to the company they work for. However, this aircraft is often used to fly long routes that, in most airlines, are operated by more experienced pilots that due to their seniority get better paid than younger pilots flying smaller aircrafts.
Yes, the Boeing 787 or Dreamliner is considered one of the safest and most technologically advanced aircraft in the aviation industry. Its design and manufacture are featured to improve safety. The use of composite technology in its structure gives a greater strength and durability compared to conventional aluminum aircrafts. In addition, the Boeing 787 is equipped with state-of-the-art control and navigation systems, thus improving flight accuracy and safety.
Furthermore, Boeing and the aviation authorities require thorough testing, certification and regular maintenance to ensure the safety of the Boeing 787 fleet at all times. However, not all airlines make the same effort to maintain high safety standards. The lack of proper maintenance as well as the aircraft’s age, have caused fatal accidents in the past. At present, most serious incidents are mainly due to mechanical failures or gross human errors. These two factors together is the worst possible combination in aviation.
Nevertheless, a total of 331 Boeing 787-8 and 223 Boeing 787-9 are currently flying, with 124 orders for the 787-10, and none of them have suffered a fatal casualty.
As it is for flying any aircraft, the first requirement is to obtain the CPL-A – Commercial Pilot License – in order to access to the ATPL-A – Air Transport Pilot License. Once the ATPL license is achieved, the type rating tests on this model must be passed so as to be able to fly it.
As a general rule, the airlines themselves offer their pilots access to this type rating.
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