The United Airlines Boeing 787-8 aircraft are some of the most technologically advanced aircraft flying. The aircraft are generally used on international long haul routes. Polaris, Economy Plus and Economy seating is available. Polaris class on this aircraft features a standard Business Class seat wh...
The 767 was in danger of cancellation as well, with the 787 replacing it, but orders for the freighter version extended the program.In May 2005, Boeing announced its intent to form a joint venture, United Launch Alliance with its competitor Lockheed Martin. The new venture will be the ...
Today’s 787-9 has an advertised range of 7,565nm. This compares with the advertised ranges of 7,200nm, 8,150nm and 8,100nm of the A330-900, A330-800 and A350-900, respectively. The A330-800 is a sales failure—only 15 have been ordered. Boeing doesn’t have to worry about ...
The reason why Boeing up-scaled the 787 wing for its 777X is the design process for a whole new wing with carbon is much more elaborate and expensive than an Al one. Then comes the production process and building automated factory and autoclaves ( for now). You can save billions and y...
I flew this plane in Delta One (5A) for an overnight flight to Madrid and in 30A coming back to the United States. I have to say, in all honesty, 30A was more comfortable than 5A. Yes a flat bed is nice and it's great to not have a seat mate, but the reality is that I co...
United 747-100 illustrating the original size of the upper deck design and window layout The first 747-100s were built with six upper-deck windows (three per side) to accommodate upstairs lounge areas. Later, as airlines began to use the upper-deck for premium passenger seating instead of lo...
The United Airlines Boeing 787-9 aircraft are some of the most technologically advanced aircraft flying. The aircraft are generally used on international long haul routes. Polaris, Economy Plus and Economy seating is available. Polaris class on this aircraft features a standard Business Class seat wh...