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787 Dreamliner Fatigue Airframe Departs Factory
Boeing yesterday moved the 787 Dreamliner designated for fatigue testing from the final assembly factory in Everett, Wash., to another production bay at the facility, where assembly work will continue. The move paves the way for the second flight-test airplane to advance to the next position in the production line today. The first Dreamliner remains in the nose-to-door position and the third flight-test airplane is in the first position. It will remain there until the fourth flight-test airplane is ready for assembly to begin later this month.
(Media and photo: Boeing)
Boeing Complete Power On For 787 Dreamliner
Boeing has completed the Power On sequence for the first 787 Dreamliner, marking the completion of the next major milestone on the path to first flight later this year.
Power On is a complex series of tasks and tests that bring electrical power onto the airplane and begin to exercise the use of the electrical systems. The 787 is a more-electric airplane with the pneumatic, or bleed air, system being totally replaced by electronics.
The Power On sequence began in early June with a series of pretest continuity checks to verify that the wiring installed in the airplane had been connected properly. Upon completion of those checks, the Boeing team plugged in an external power cart and slowly began to bring full power into each segment of the system, beginning with the flight deck displays. From that point forward, the pilot's controls were used to direct the addition of new systems to the power grid.
Work will continue to finish building the first 787 and further test its readiness for operations. First flight is expected in the fourth quarter.
(Media and photo: Boeing)
BA (Comair) Flight Skidder Off Runway At Durban
Durban International Airport has been closed after a British Airways flight went off the runway in "extremely bad weather" upon landing on 18 June, the Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) said. BA6203, operated by Comair, was arriving from Johannesburg with 87 passengers and six crew on board when the incident occurred. No major injuries were reported. Trauma counselling was provided to passengers at the scene.
