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Norwegian Air Shuttle Confirms 2013 Will Be Its Year for Cheap 787 Flights

Where: Norway
December 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM | by | Comments (0)

We’re only weeks away from 2012, but we’re already looking forward to some exciting stuff scheduled to land further in the future. The new year definitely has cool plans in store for commercial flights, but 2013 is when Norwegian Air Shuttle plans to link the United States with Scandinavia—on the cheap.

There was some news kicking around about the airline’s plans for low-cost, long-haul routes, and it sounds like things are still moving full speed ahead. Best of all it sounds as though NAS will utilize Boeing 787s on the new routes, so this might be one of the cheapest ways to experience the Dreamliner in all its glory. Even if Norwegian Air Shuttle goes no-frills, some of the 787's standard features should still shine through. Just so you know, right now they’ve got like six of the brand new birds on order.

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JAL: 'We're Getting 787s Too, You Know'

November 10, 2011 at 3:14 PM | by | Comments (0)


Our shot of a JAL 787 being built at Boeing's HQ. Notice the lack of engines

It feels like just yesterday we were freaking out over the launch of the very first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, by Japanese airline ANA. Well, their rival JAL wants everyone to know that they've got some Dreamliners coming as well, and they're taking them overseas to the US of A, and soon.

Like April 22, 2012 soon. If you've been dying to try the new plane and have been waiting for a oneworld airline to fly it, or just to experience it in the spring, then JAL has some airfares that may work for you. It's not a "sale" so much since the prices aren't cheap: from $1,500 roundtrip in economy between Boston and Tokyo-Narita or $6,500 in business class. Buy it before January 31, 2012 for travel between April 22 and September 30, 2012. We're thinking it would make an awesome holiday gift...!

Here's all the details to make it happen.

{Photo: Jaunted]

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Got $1,500? Then You've Got the First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Long-Haul Tickets

Where: Japan
October 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM | by | Comments (0)

With the new year comes new beginnings, and though it may still be a little early to think about what you're up to next week let alone January 2012, you better if you want to score a seat on the first international long-haul route of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

ANA, launch airline of the Dreamliner who'll put their first one into regular domestic service as soon as the end of this month, have just released tickets for the 787's Tokyo-Haneda to Frankfurt International route, which will begin flying as NH 203 and NH 204 on Saturday, January 21. It's only a thrice-weekly service, so no flying there and right back to experience it; you've actually got to stay a bit in Germany and have a pretzel or two.

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This is the Geekiest Thing You Can Buy at The Boeing Store

September 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

So maybe you don't have $200 million to buy a Dreamliner, but do you have $75? For that, you can buy the #avgeekiest thing we've ever seen: a wired keyboard applied with a 787 Dreamliner skin.

This truly unique item we spotted in the Boeing Store at the Future of Flight Museum, so yes you can easily purchase it without any security clearances. We picked it up and had a nice little chuckle.

So why do we say it's super geeky? Well, so many reasons. Chances are it'll be used with a PC, anybody who buys it has a serious obsession with the 787 and...who buys wired keyboards anymore? Wireless or nothing, baby! Still, we wouldn't be surprised if it showed up under a few Christmas trees this year.

[Photo: Jaunted]

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The 787 Is Still on Schedule, And It's Finally Received Permission To Fly

September 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM | by | Comments (0)

September has finally arrived, and that means that we’re getting closer and closer to All Nippon Airways getting their very first Boeing 787. Things are still on schedule—as far as we know—and there’s even a couple chances to get access to one of the very first flights.

Everything should remain on schedule too, as the world’s newest commercial airplane just got all its stamps, seals, and approvals. This week the Federal Aviation Administration approved for the plane to enter commercial service, and that’s a big deal. There’s over 50 different airlines and customers looking for around 800 of the new planes, so the folks out in Seattle definitely have a lot of work ahead of them.

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ANA May Be First, But Boeing Still Has Plenty of 787s to Deliver

August 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM | by | Comments (0)

We’re still feeling a little lightheaded over all the Boeing 787 news that we talked about yesterday, but that doesn’t mean that we’re done talking about the latest airplane to hit the skies. Boeing still owes a lot of planes to a lot of people, so it’s full steam ahead once the very first 787 arrives in the hands of pilots and passengers at All Nippon Airways.

If everything goes as planned this week, Boeing will get the final stamps, seals, and approvals related to certification of its new bird. There’s like $16 billion in inventory just hanging out at the factory outside of Seattle, and some of the 35 almost-finished planes are awaiting interiors, windows, and those always important engines. Some of the planes even have concrete blocks hanging off the wings—rather than engines—to ensure the planes don’t get tipsy due to weight balance issues.

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Get Your Butt to Tokyo for This Fall's Very First Flights of ANA's Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Where: Tokyo, Japan
August 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM | by | Comments (0)

DRUMROLL PLEASE! The first destination to get regular, scheduled service on the very first Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be...Okayama, Japan! Why Okayama? Well, the airline with the pleasure of introducing the 787 to the traveling public is Japanese airline ANA, and after a few fun flights to show off the shiny new plane, she'll be put into domestic service between Tokyo-Haneda and Okayama.

Okay so this is literally yesterday's news, but we got a little wrapped up in the East Coast Earthquake drama, so chillax.

Finally, some dates: the very first scheduled flight will happen on November 1, to be immediately followed by the start of Tokyo-Haneda to Hiroshima service on the 787. Want to go international? You've got to wait a tad bit longer, but Tokyo-Haneda to Beijing begins as soon as December, with Tokyo-Haneda to Frankfurt kicking off the long-haul routes in January, 2012.

Here's the official schedule, straight from ANA:

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Your Assignment: Submit a Photo, Win a Trip on the Inaugural Flight of ANA's Boeing 787

August 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM | by | Comment (1)

You've likely heard so, so much about Boeing's new airplane, the 787 Dreamliner and you've likely kind of listened and kind of not, because if it doesn't effect your life right away, it's not that big of a deal, right? Well, it is kind of a huge deal, and thanks to a new contest from All Nippon Airways, you could be one of the privileged few flying on the high-tech new plane's inaugural trip to the skies.

Of course it's a contest, so let's talk details. The contest only just opened, and the entry period runs through September 5. To enter, you've got to show your love for the 787 in a photograph that shows both your smiles and the numbers "787." Examples are pretty bland: the numbers on a birthday cake, toasting it into a piece of bread...we know you can do better, intrepid Jaunted readers!

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ANA's Very First Boeing 787 Finally Rolled Out of the Hangar Over the Weekend

August 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM | by | Comments (0)

It feels like we’ve been following this for way too long—and we probably have been due to the numerous delays—but we’re finally just about there. Over the weekend the very first Boeing 787 Dreamliner officially rolled off the assembly line and out of the hangar in advance of a delivery to the eager pilots, officials, and crew over at All Nippon Airways.

Federal certification of the new airplane is still on track, but the weekend’s rollout sounds like Boeing has pretty much confirmed that every bit, piece, screw, and bolt is exactly where it should be. The second plane is getting pretty close to being delivered as well, as Boeing officials are thinking that second 787 will be delivered “shortly” after the first.

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We Finally Know Where the First 787 Will Fly, But We're Still Waiting on When

Where: Japan
August 1, 2011 at 2:15 PM | by | Comments (0)

It’s August and all continues to go well for the Boeing 787. We know that the very first plane should finally be delivered to All Nippon Airways in a matter of weeks, but the exact date still remains a mystery. However, we do know where the plane is scheduled to do its thing for the first time, as ANA has finally decided on a couple cities to welcome the first flight of the new bird.

The very first flight will head between Tokyo-Narita and Hong Kong right around a month after the plane is delivered—we guess they need a month to take in the sights and sounds of the new plane before allowing people to spill Diet Coke all over the new seats. Anyway, with the first delivery scheduled for September that means that the first flight should—hopefully—be sometime in October.

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Boeing's 787 Heads to Japan for a Visit in Advance of Final Delivery

Where: Japan
July 5, 2011 at 2:15 PM | by | Comment (1)

This week the Boeing 787 Dreamliner got one step closer to flying around the globe thanks to All Nippon Airways, as the very first 787 scheduled for delivery finally arrived in Japan. There's still lots to do before the plane is officially delivered, but it's still exciting to see the plane get a little bit closer to ferrying plenty of passengers instead of technical equipment and engineers.

Over the weekend the plane touched down at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, and this week it's going to be pretty busy as Boeing will be working with ANA to teach their pilots all the tricks, tips, and techniques needed to fly the brand new bird. The plane will probably be doing its thing in and around Tokyo to practice domestic routes, and it will give maintenance crews and ground workers a chance to to do their thing with the 787 as well.

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Take a Video Tour of ANA's Big, Beautiful Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Its Wine Nook

June 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

MMMM! Have you seen? ANA (All Nippon Airways) just unveiled the special livery which will adorn the first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners they receive, which will hopefully hit the skies full of paying passengers as soon as this autumn. We can thank the Paris Air Show for the news, and for the release of a walkthrough video of the new plane.

Get ready to wipe the drool from your chin...

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