On the Boeing Beat: Airplane Healthiness and More 787 News
Boeing has a lot more going on than just testing out their newest airplane, and speaking of the the 787 Dreamliner, it is going on a little bit of vacation today. Instead of just sticking to the skies above Washington, the second test plane is taking its testing on a little bit of a road-trip. The plane is expected to land at a closed military base in Victorville, California—just outside Los Angeles.
It’s not time to test out Boeing’s newest tech-toy on the 787, but they are bringing some snazzy new stuff to some of the planes within British Airways’ fleet. Boeing Health Management will be used to monitor the status and condition of over 100 airplanes as they fly around the globe. Specifically 747s and 777s will be included in the new program, where important people over at British Airways can log into a special website to check on all things related to the flights.
This new system is expected to reduce flight delays and improve performance, as airline officials will know if repairs or equipment is needed before the plane even touches down. Hopefully the airline mechanics will be waiting at the gate to install whatever thingamajig isn't working properly, and we’ll be able to hop right onto our flight before the Ambien prematurely kicks in. Let's just hope it works as advertised and no additional delays are caused when the newfangled computer system malfunctions.
Related Stories:
· British Airways To Feature Airplane Health Management On Its Boeing Twin-Aisle Fleet [Official Site]
· Boeing's Dreamliner No. 2 Flying To California For Flight Tests
[The Seattle Times]
· Boeing coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo of a 777 that belongs to a different airline: Andres Rueda]
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