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| Boeing 787 Dreamliner |
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| Airbus A380 |
In modern commercial aviation, Boeing is paving the way with the latest and greatest machine, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (capable of flying 9,780 miles). Unlike Airbus, who pushes to build the biggest airliner, Boeing is perfectly content with their completely innovative 787. From the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or the GE GEnx engines (claiming to use 20 percent less fuel than the competition) to the luxurious cabin space, this aircraft changes the experience of air travel. Although the Dreamliner can only carry up to approx. 330 passengers (compared to 850 on the A380), these passengers can enjoy every detail of this flying machine. With LED mood lighting, windows with adjustable tint, a lower cabin altitude and a quieter and smoother ride, this is truly a luxurious flight experience on an appropriately named aircraft: Dreamliner.
Since 2000 (not including 2006 or 2007), Airbus has been able to sell more planes than Boeing, but now, Boeing has a total of 863 orders for the 787 Dreamliner, while Airbus only has 234 orders for their A380. Now, 7 years after the 787 was first conceptualized, Boeing plans to begin deliveries by the end of 2011. Although the 787 did not make an appearance at EAA AirVenture in my home state of Wisconsin, it was able to make its first international flight to appear at the Farnborough International Airshow in England.
Since 2000 (not including 2006 or 2007), Airbus has been able to sell more planes than Boeing, but now, Boeing has a total of 863 orders for the 787 Dreamliner, while Airbus only has 234 orders for their A380. Now, 7 years after the 787 was first conceptualized, Boeing plans to begin deliveries by the end of 2011. Although the 787 did not make an appearance at EAA AirVenture in my home state of Wisconsin, it was able to make its first international flight to appear at the Farnborough International Airshow in England.
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