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787 Coming to SYD and MEL

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Australians will get a first-hand look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when Qantas and Boeing bring the revolutionary jet down under for a short promotional tour next month.

The Dreamliner will carry both Qantas and Jetstar livery, reflecting that both airlines will employ the 787 from early 2013 on international and domestic routes.

(See the breakdown of Qantas' plans for the Dreamliner in Qantas does the 787 shuffle.)

The 787 will visit both Sydney and Melbourne airports and it certain to be a show-stopper, even though it won't have the same interior layout as what we'll see on the QF or JQ models.

Qantas spokeswoman Olivia Wirth told The Australian aviation reporter Steve Creedy that the airline is looking to do "open days and that sort of thing so people can come and see it."

http://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-bring...lia-next-month

Wow, looks like Grahame Hutchison and his source he mentioned in another thread are right! :D

Great news. I will be in SYD on the 16th Nov, so hopefully still there, and hope to catch it in MEL as well.

If it works out like that, possible air force one visit to Melbourne also the same week!

a day off school is in order :)

John

What are the proposed dates for Melbourne

I hope ZA003 (with it's new paint job) is the frame coming over. It looks fantastic and I think will present a great image of the 787 to the general public.

The fact that the 787 is such a paradigm shift in the way Airliners are built, is a huge thing for commercial aviation, especially with Airlines around here being customers.

Isn't the 787 coming over going to be painted in JQ/QF colours?

Wouldn't make sense to repaint an aircraft that's just been repainted?

Yep Anthony is correct.

Bit more info about the schemes here

http://www.centreforaviation.com/blo...november-60426

Keep in mind that ZA003 isn't confirmed to be the one coming to Australia yet. IF it does turn out to be the aircraft I can see them putting "QANTAS" titles on the white part of the new livery.

I wonder if we will see big crowds for the 787 arrival around the airport like when Qantas' first A380 was delivered... :D

Great new video of the ANA B787 Dreamliner (via Twitter - Australian Aviation and @Flightblogger)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=tZ-5k_4Bfek

I thought I saw somewhere that the 787 coming down under would have QF and JQ colours on it?

Just decals, similar to the A380 I am sure.

Ahh OK, yeah that makes sense Sarah, thanks :)

The nuances between what we call "colours", "livery", and "decals" is generally lost outside our eclectic group.

+1 for just having decals

It is visiting Auckland also, arriving on 12 November direct from Seattle.

I'm guessing it won't be in QF colours as NZ are hosting it here.

NZ media release

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19 October 2011

Air New Zealand brings Dreamliner to New Zealand

New Zealanders will be among the first people in the Southern Hemisphere to see the new Boeing 787 aircraft when Air New Zealand brings it to Auckland for the first time from 12-14 November.

Air New Zealand will host the Boeing 787-8 test aircraft at its engineering base at Auckland International Airport for two days. Exact timings of the 787’s arrival on Saturday 12 November non-stop from Seattle will be confirmed in the coming weeks, but will be timed to give Aucklanders the best chance of seeing the aircraft as it flies into Auckland.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the 787 in our skies for the first time. This is an aircraft which has the exciting environmental advantage of using up to 20 percent less fuel while also being able to carry up to 50 percent more cargo than other jet aircraft of comparative size,” says Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe.

Air New Zealand is the launch customer for the larger 787-9 variant, which will have a greater range capability and seating capacity than the 787-8.

“Once the 787-9 goes into service sometime in 2014 it will change how New Zealanders fly and how we bring the world to New Zealand. Its composite structure enables better cabin humidity and lower relative cabin altitude for a more comfortable flying experience,” Mr Fyfe said.

The aircraft on display in Auckland will be one of the first test aircraft produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes and as such is fitted with test equipment.

Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager for the 787 program at Boeing Commercial Airplanes said, “We are thrilled to be able to bring this test plane down here for Air New Zealand. While the interior is filled with test equipment and therefore far from showroom standard, the exterior is not only aerodynamically efficient but extremely beautiful and people will be able to see just how different it looks.”

Branded the "Dreamliner" by Boeing, the structure of the 787 aircraft makes significant use of lightweight high-tech composite materials to deliver operating efficiencies and customer comfort, including higher humidity levels and a more comfortable, lower cabin altitude.

Some photos of United's first 787 coming off the assembly line at Paine Field.

http://www.firstaudio.com/UA 787-0.jpg

http://www.firstaudio.com/UA 787-1.jpg

http://www.firstaudio.com/UA 787-2.jpg

Photos by courtesy of Mike Scott.

Evening all,

According to Airliners.net...

http://www.airliners.net/aviation-fo....main/5300341/

The B787 is due into Sydney at 1130EST Tuesday morning.

Does anyone know where the 787 is planned to park? I was looking to see if i can do some night shots from southern cross drive or the observation deck.

Thanks

Any info in when the 787 will be in Melbourne would be greatly appreciated.

Don't know exactly Alexander, but I know that one of the gates (Nigel might be able to tell us) on the end of terminal 3 (QF domestic) were retrofited a while back to accommodate the 787. Now if they plan to test those bridges out while it's here you maybe able to get a shot from obs deck. so I hope this helps you out a bit...

Ryan info is in that post that Stefan put up "17th it will be in Melbs"... I hope they don't put QF or JQ decals on it I wanna see original house colours....

Im pretty sure it is either gate 7 or 8 at Qantas but I stand corrected if I am wrong.

I think your right matt, I can only remember it as the one next to the gate that QF 581/82 sits when that flight is being flown by a 744....

What gates in MEL can accomodate an 787, I would assume Gate 11, 21 and 23.

Bay 99 for arrival & departure otherwise qf jet-base.

Air New Zealand have a live stream of 787 arrival into AKL later this morning.

http://theflyingsocialnetwork.com/archives/44

Live stream now running

You might be interested in my pics and video from this mornings arrival in AKL:

http://dannews.co.nz/2011/11/12/pics...s-in-auckland/

Cheers.

Would be Nice to see a Live Stream into both Syd & Mel

Thanks for sharing Daniel, loved the video of the 787, it had a distinctive shape, beautiful lines and those engines look massive.

Thanks Daniel. Really enjoyed the footage. How cool was it having the 787 taxi over you.

Agreed those engines look huge when you compare them to people walking around them.

ETA at YSSY is 1100 Tuesday.

I can't see all those photographers, etc being allowed to be that close and on the tarmac when the 787 comes to Sydney. Lucky buggers.

In photo number 13, how is the guy in the orange shirt allowed to be standing so close the engine whilst its still running?? Surely he is in the danger jetblast zone!!

Might be just an illusion from a long lens, and he is actually left and behind the intake somewhat (still seems close).

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Originally Posted by Mike W (Post 67485)

I can't see all those photographers, etc being allowed to be that close and on the tarmac when the 787 comes to Sydney. Lucky buggers.

There'll no doubt be a media contingent, and how close to the runways edge they'll get will be determined by operational conditions on the day.

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Originally Posted by Mike W (Post 67485)

I can't see all those photographers, etc being allowed to be that close and on the tarmac when the 787 comes to Sydney. Lucky buggers.

I suspect that the photographers in Auckland were actually further away from the engines than they appeared to be. However, if that's not the case, then someone should be sacked for exposing both people and the aircraft to an enormous amount of risk.