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Old 16th October 2011, 09:37 AM
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Bit more info about the schemes here

http://www.centreforaviation.com/blo...november-60426
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Old 16th October 2011, 10:25 AM
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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...
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Old 17th October 2011, 06:58 PM
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Great new video of the ANA B787 Dreamliner (via Twitter - Australian Aviation and @Flightblogger)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=tZ-5k_4Bfek
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Old 17th October 2011, 08:23 PM
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I thought I saw somewhere that the 787 coming down under would have QF and JQ colours on it?
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Old 18th October 2011, 12:12 AM
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Just decals, similar to the A380 I am sure.
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Old 18th October 2011, 07:02 AM
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Ahh OK, yeah that makes sense Sarah, thanks
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Old 18th October 2011, 07:30 AM
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The nuances between what we call "colours", "livery", and "decals" is generally lost outside our eclectic group.

+1 for just having decals
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Old 19th October 2011, 07:09 AM
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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.
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Old 20th October 2011, 08:07 AM
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Some photos of United's first 787 coming off the assembly line at Paine Field.







Photos by courtesy of Mike Scott.
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Old 8th November 2011, 09:06 PM
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Evening all,

According to Airliners.net...

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

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