Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Rounding up the 787 Coverage from Around the Globe


Clouds cut Boeing 787 flight short, don't dampen enthusiasm - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
The 787 ultimately will fly in all sorts of weather conditions, including storms, extreme heat and extreme cold. But the first flight called for sticking to ...

Aero-TV: The Boeing Dreamliner -- Historic First Flight Coverage - from Aero-News Network
Three Hour Flight Was 'Flawless' -- At Least, Until Mother Nature Intervened For anyone who loves the aviation business, this was a VERY good day. After a number of delays and mis-steps that often accompany those programs that are truly trying to raise the bar and accomplish revolutionary progress, Boeing's B787 Dreamliner took to the skies over a very soggy Northwest Washington state.

Big day for Boeing: The B787 Dreamliner flies! from Aircrew Buzz
Today, December 15, 2009, was historic. I don't know about you, but I spent hours watching TV and live webcasts earlier today as the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off for the very first time. While the world watched, the Dreamliner began its takeoff roll at Paine Field in Everett, WA. I have to admit that I got a bit choked up as Boeing's newest commercial aircraft rotated and lifted off the runway for the first time. The time was 10:27 AM local time. ...

787 First Flight: Airborne! from Things with Wings by Guy Norris
Airborne! Finally after years of planning, design, development and frustration the 787 is in the air. Mike Carriker rotated at 10.28 and is still visible against the low clouds to the north accompanied by three Boeing chase aircraft. Flight test has begun! That's a screen grab from the Boeing livestream that only some of us could see. Here's a link to our first flight story. And don't forget about the web special page--video to come.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes to the air from Roger-Wilco
Late by 28 months but finally in the air! 15 December 2009 will no doubt be a memorable day for Boeing and the whole industry for that matter: the 787 has finally taken to the air, its maiden flight hopefully bringing an end to the series of problems the program had to contend with over the past two and half years. ...

Video - Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight from Flightstory.net - Aviation Blog
Today the Boeing 787 Dreamliner successfully completed its first flight! At 10am local time the Dreamliner took off into the rainy sky of Paine Field, Everett (Washington).

Boeing 787 First Flight Video from Max Trescott

Earlier today, on a cold and rainy morning, thousands of Boeing employees lined the runway to watch the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The takeoff was broadcast via a webcast, but if you missed it live, you can watch the takeoff here on YouTube. Several minutes into the video, take a look at the rearview of the airplane and note the upward curvature of the aircraft's wings. ...


Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Takes to the Skies from Aviation Buzz
This morning at around 10:30 PST, the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" took to the gray skies for it's first flight. Piloted by Michael Carriker and Randall Neville, the first flight marks a special achievement by The Boeing Company. For years, many Boeing employees worked very hard to see that this aircraft was built, and finally their hard work on paper, computers, and in the hangar, is now recognized in the skies.
Two T-33s and an IMAX helicopter were present to capture this historic moment in flight. ...

Aviation fans line up early to see 787 test flight - HeraldNet
The Future of Flight Aviation Center opened its parking lot at 6:30 am, but spots are limited. The center's viewing deck and gallery are closed to the ...

Up! by Randy Tinseth
The 787 Dreamliner is in the air!

Other Articles:

And the 787 is Airborne from Cockpit Conversation by Aviatrix
787 First Flight from AirSpace
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flies from The Cranky Flier

Pictures and Video

Boeing 787 from FenceCheck Forums
B787 Dreamliner maiden flight pictures by David Cenciotti
Video: She flies!!!!! Boeing's 787 Dreamliner finally takes off from Bangalore Aviation
Photo of Note: ZA001 as seen from T-33 chase planes from Flightblogger

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