Air Canada‘s new Dreamliner aircraft was presented to the public today in Toronto. An elaborate unveiling of Boeing‘s state-of-the-art jet took place. The 787 will provide a more comfortable flying experience.
The Dreamliner features roomier seating, bigger windows that can be darkened with the touch of a button. The cabin’s air can carry more humidity and be pressurized to the equivalent of an altitude 6,000 feet, not 8,000 feet as on most similar aircraft. According to Air Canada spokesman, Peter Fitzpatrick, these developments “should mitigate jet-lag”.
Air Canada ordered 37 Dreamliners at a cost of $6 billion. 15 of them will go into service in September, the rest will be in the air by 2019.
The aircraft can seat between 210 and 325 passengers, depending on the configuration. It is quieter and lighter, as it’s made with carbon-fibre composite materials.
Boeing had some challenges with the 787 on early flights but a joint report from Boeing and the U.S. government concluded the 787 was soundly designed and met its intended safety level.
China Southern Airlines, and LOT Airlines of Poland, are currently using the aircraft.
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