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[Momo1435]

Originally Posted by romantic_guy08

Would anyone know what was the problem on that UA 787 (N26902) that was diverted to MSY? Original route was IAH-EWR...

That was a failure of 1 of the 6 power generators. It could have easily flown to to it's destination with 5 power generators but only because it's a new plane for United they are very cautious and diverted.

The media is all over it and turns the last 2 issues into something too big, here's a better analysis of the situation:

Teething Pains for the Boeing 787


What's actually far more worrying for Boeing is that the conflict with the Unions in Everett is now heading towards a strike.

Union: ‘Very high chance’ of Boeing strike in February

SPEEA, the union is actually talking about a 60 days strike, that's months without production and deliveries on the Everett build 747s, 767s, 787s and most importantly the 777s. For the 787 is could mean that the projected production rate increases won't be realized in 2013 and that the 1st assembly of the 787-9 will be delayed.

There's still 1.5 month to negotiate, and a federal Mediator is trying to get the 2 parties closer together so there's still a big chance of a last minute agreement. Both parties play it hard, but a strike is not good neither Boeing or the workers.

Btw, the production in Charleston should continue since that factory is not unionised.

[Space Invader]

http://www.ausbt.com.au/ba-british-a...ws-articleleft

BA reveals Airbus A380, Boeing 787 Dreamliner seatmaps

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British Airways' Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will carry 214 passengers divided into the predictable mix of business, premium economy and economy.



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[hkskyline]

Originally Posted by romantic_guy08

Would anyone know what was the problem on that UA 787 (N26902) that was diverted to MSY? Original route was IAH-EWR...

Here's the news article : http://news.yahoo.com/boeing-787-eme...hQpmEAAe7QtDMD

[fieldsofdreams]

A brand new 787 route for QR just released:

Qatar Airways will launch its 787 service to Perth (PER), making it the second long-haul route operated with its newest aircraft, with reservations opened today. Schedule:

QR900 DOH0130 – 1720PER 788 D
QR901 PER2245 – 0510+1DOH 788 D

Source

[fieldsofdreams]

LAN Chile will operate its B787s on two long-haul routes from Santiago (SCL) for its Summer 2013 schedule (starting 31 March), namely:

Santiago de Chile – Madrid – Frankfurt eff 01APR13 Boeing 787 replaces A340 (MAD/FRA eff 02APR13)
LA704 SCL1855 – 1325+1MAD1515+1 – 1800+1FRA 787 D
LA705 FRA1950 – 2220MAD2355 – 0730+1SCL 787 D

Santiago de Chile – Lima – Los Angeles eff 09JUN13 Boeing 787 replaces A340 on 4 of 7 weekly flights
LA600 SCL2115 – 0010+1LIM0130+1 – 0810+1LAX 343 146
LA600 SCL2130 – 0010+1LIM0130+1 – 0745+1LAX 787 x146

LA601 LAX1230 – 2310LIM0125+1 – 0550+1SCL 343 257
LA601 LAX1400 – 0020+1LIM0135+1 – 0550+1SCL 787 x257

Source

[Space Invader]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-1...nited-jet.html

Qatar Dreamliner Grounded on Fault Echoing United Jet’s

Qatar Airways Ltd. said a 787 jet received from Boeing Co. (BA) this week has been grounded with a faulty generator, a problem similar to one that forced the emergency landing of a Dreamliner operated by United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL)

Qatar Air’s third 787 exhibited the failure on its delivery flight from the U.S., Akbar Al Baker, the Gulf carrier’s chief executive officer, said today at London’s Heathrow airport. The plane has been grounded since Dec. 9 and may remain so for at least four days while Boeing sends spares and a recovery team.

“These problems are unacceptable because this aircraft has been flying for the last 14 months,” Al Baker said in an interview, referring to the Dreamliner, which entered commercial service late last year. “They have to get their act together very fast because we at Qatar Airways will not accept any more defects.”

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[Pedro EM]

First revenue flight for LOT-

http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/115681...zyne-prg-lkpr/

[ursjan]

Originally Posted by Pedro EM

First revenue flight for LOT-

http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/115681...zyne-prg-lkpr/

[Momo1435]

Yesterday United took delivery of their 4th 787, LN 55, N45905.

stats:
United: 4
December: 2
2012: 37
total: 40



Just a nice picture of the QATAR A7-BCK.

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QATAR A7-BCK Boeing 787 by moonm, on Flickr

It was reported in the media that Qatar will take delivery of their next 2 787s on 12/19.



They also started the London flights, here's the A7-BCL arriving at Heathrow on the 1st day last Thursday.

image hosted on flickr

A7-BCL Boeing 787-8DZ Qatar Airways by Flying Fotos Cyprus / UK, on Flickr

[PiotrG]

Rumour says that LOT will take delivery of SP-LRB in Wednesday and plane will land in Warsaw at Thursday.

[Pedro EM]

Originally Posted by PiotrG

Rumour says that LOT will take delivery of SP-LRB in Wednesday and plane will land in Warsaw at Thursday.

Good news on that front too. Saw one of Qatar's planes on Saturday- looking good.

[Equario]

@ Kyiv



http://spotters.net.ua/file/?id=73064&size=large





http://spotters.net.ua/file/?id=73067&size=large

[YU-AMC]

Originally Posted by PiotrG

Rumour says that LOT will take delivery of SP-LRB in Wednesday and plane will land in Warsaw at Thursday.

Have they started getting rid of the 767s?

[PiotrG]

Still no. First 767 will be retired in January, when LOT will start flights to Chicago with 787. Next ones with next destinations. All 767 will be retired in March 2013.

[YU-AMC]

Thanks for the info. Wish them the best with the new birds.

[Pedro EM]

Some news regarding Chinese certification- Hainan, China Southern Working With CAAC To Obtain 787 Type Certification:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article....-03-529596.xml

[racso380]

do you know until qatar airways will deploy B787 in flights DXB-DOH-DXB?? And which flight numbers???

I'd like to flight on it

[fieldsofdreams]

I think it will be until 31 January 2013 since it is a very profitable route. Here are the details:

QR102 DOH0110 – 0320DXB 788 x246
QR106 DOH0800 – 1010DXB 788 D
QR116 DOH1320 – 1530DXB 788 D
QR118 DOH1840 – 2050DXB 788 D

QR103 DXB0545 – 0555DOH 788 x246
QR101 DXB1140 – 1150DOH 788 D
QR117 DXB1655 – 1705DOH 788 D
QR119 DXB2205 – 2215DOH 788 D

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[racso380]

Originally Posted by fieldsofdreams

I think it will be until 31 January 2013 since it is a very profitable route. Here are the details:

QR102 DOH0110 – 0320DXB 788 x246
QR106 DOH0800 – 1010DXB 788 D
QR116 DOH1320 – 1530DXB 788 D
QR118 DOH1840 – 2050DXB 788 D

QR103 DXB0545 – 0555DOH 788 x246
QR101 DXB1140 – 1150DOH 788 D
QR117 DXB1655 – 1705DOH 788 D
QR119 DXB2205 – 2215DOH 788 D

Source

thank you!! I'm flying on 3 March 2013...

[Momo1435]

All Things 787 has posted a new update of the upcoming production slots.
http://nyc787.blogspot.nl/2012/12/78...on-update.html

He has now added the LN116 to LN130 to the list.

The LN 126 will be the 1st 787-9, it will go into assembly in June and that will happen in the surge line.

There are 2 new airlines on the list.
LN123 - 1st 787-8 for QANTAS/Jetstar
LN128 - 1st 787-8 for Royal Brunei Airlines

The other are mostly the usual suspects, ANA, JAL, LAN, United and Qatar. The will be one for China Southern, 1 for BA and 2 more for Aeromexico who has said that they will take delivery of their 1st one in August.