Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Seattle
Twelve years ago Boeing faced a major dilemma… to adapt a plane that could fly faster or one which used fewer building materials. The Sonic Cruiser could fly 15% faster than the current Boeing 777 and burn same amount of fuel. Or, the lighter weight 787 Dreamliner could travel the same speed as the Boeing 777, but with 20% more fuel efficiency. With surging fuel prices, it was no surprise when Boeing chose the Dreamliner. While touring the Boeing factory in Evertt, WA it is evident this plane isn’t famous for fast speeds, yet it holds an edge.
Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Seattle
- First passenger plane made mainly with plastic composites- making it lighter and more fuel-efficient.
- 1,500 less aluminum sheets are needed to build a plane.
- Allows for more passenger comfort with larger windows, a quieter engine and more cabin space.
- Reduces assembly time by 30 to 40 percent
- First mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes.
- There are 850 advance orders for the Dreamliner, more than any other commercial plane in history.
- The Boeing factory tours explore modern and future aviation. Along the way you will see manufacturing lines for the 747, the 777 and the 787 Dreamliner.
- Feel the composite shell of a 787, feel the power of the near 100,000lb 777 engines, or even digitally design and test your own plane. This tour will captivate anyone fascinated by flight.
Website: www.futureofflight.org https://www.futureofflight.org
