New boeing 777300er bristles with technology oct 16, 2003. Boeing has suspended structural testing of the 777x, after a door reportedly blew off the fuselage. A fully automated commercial jetliner is prepared to make its maiden voyage. Iag, the owners of british airways, have just ordered 42 boeing 777x aircraft from the aerospace giant. The worlds first boeing 777x has officially been assembled. Whilst the first flight of the boeing 777x is a cause for excitement, boeing must be feeling the pressure of getting this completely right in light of the 737 max situation. In a move to make air transit more pleasant, companies like boeing are designing new airplanes that are strong enough to sustain lower cabin pressures at high elevation. Boeing 777x, showing the difference between the 8x and the 9x. Whether flying a cat to abu dhabi, dealing with a nervous bassoonist, hunting for a cleverlyhidden lemon or attempting to celebrate christmas in seven minutes, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. The boeing company reveals details of 777x the motley fool.
Lufthansa converts 14 boeing 777x orders to options simple. May 20, 2014 still, aercap ceo aengus kelly told the wall street journal that the company wont commit to the 777x or any other new superjumbo until its demands for optimum costefficiency are met. A failed ground test last week has added to the new models woes. During final load testing on the 777x static test airplane. As such, the first flight, which should have happened this summer, is now expected in the early part of 2020. Nov 08, 2019 the 777x has been hit with delay after delay, from issues with the ge9x engines to a door blowing off during a pressure test. Flier comfort target of boeing 777 upgrades the wichita eagle. According to boeing, this helps improve passengers sense of comfort, enabling them to feel more refreshed. Unlike the 787 however, the 777x will feature a bleed system, meaning cabin air will come from the engines. The aircraft, with registration a6eqp is the 190th 777.
Boeing claims it will recreate the passenger experience on the 777x like the 787. Without it, we wouldnt be able to fly much higher than 10,000 feet. Episode 1 of 6 the town of bristol, a cat and a thermostat combine to present martin with a careerbreaking crisis. Cabin altitude refers to air pressure inside the plane and equates to an altitude above sea level. Were certainly not here to inflate the order books of the jet manufacturers. The 777x features new ge9x engines, new composite wings with folding wingtips, greater cabin width and seating capacity, and technologies from the boeing 787. Nov 24, 2018 with wings so wide, they actually need to be folded up on the ground, the boeing 777x is an aircraft sure to make an instant impact at airports around the world. Lufthansa weighs slowing deliveries of 777x in boeing blow. Two main passenger versions are the boeing 777 200 and the boeing 777 300 variants. By comparison, the windows on the existing boeing 777.
Boeing focuses on passenger comfort on new 777x airliner. Boeing 777xs fuselage split dramatically during september stress. Does the airbus a350 really improve comfort in terms of. I read a lot of heavy and blah books around this one and i needed to remember that books can be funny. Its designed to be the successor to the 777300er which has been basically the workhorse of. Boeing is making a major change to its planes that could end jet lag as we know it. Every episode of the hit bbc radio 4 airline sitcom is collected together in this special box set, including the christmas special final episode, and several bonus features. We are working in every one of those dimensions, feldmann told reporters. Does the b787 dreamliner operate with higher cabin pressure. Passengers can also expect to find a better cabin environment overall with higher air pressure equivalent to a lower altitude, reduced cabin noise, and improved temperature control, improved. Boeing is making a major change to its planes that could end.
Cabin pressure is a radio sitcom written and created by john finnemore and directed and produced by david tyler. It hasnt taken long for the wow to emerge over the prospective a330neo. The devices have been perfected and control cabin pressure accurately and smoothly. Carolyn books a budget accommodation for her crew, herc books a surprise for carolyn. In completeness, this would mean higher cabin pressure and humidity. Dec 10, 2015 cabin pressure is something many passengers dont consider except when their ears pop on takeoff and arrival but its crucial to air travel. Boeing 777x structural tests suspended after door blows. Launch customer lufthansa has already unveiled a new business class cabin concept for the 777x, which it will introduce in 2020.
Boeing has orders for 309 777x aircraft on the books from eight. The cabin pressure and air humidity is better on the 787. Inside lufthansas new concept in business class on the. Boeings 787 and 777x have lowered cabin altitude business insider. Boeing sees a way to set its new 777x jetliner apart for airlines normally fixated on costs. War of words between airbus and boeing over a330neo, 787. Boeing is making a major change to its planes that. According to charlie harger from komo news, the aircraft was undergoing its final stages of structural testing when the malfunction occurred sources told harger that the door came flying off when boeing was testing the maximum cabin pressure, whilst the aircraft was positioned in its test rig. Recently, 777x fuselage failed pressurization testing, yet boeing wants the. Fuselage of new boeing 777x ruptured in pressure tests. With craig sheffer, rachel hayward, winston rekert, francoise yip. Dreamliner cabin pressure tech reduces altitude sickness.
The cabin pressurization and ventilation is controlled by opening and closing of outflow valves. Boeing offers glimpse of b777x interiors business traveller. Regarding differences between the 777x fuselage and the 777 fuselage, the newer aircraft has a higher cabin pressure. Fabulous new pictures of the 777x in flight airline ratings. Boeing says the aircraft is performing well, with more than 25 takeoffs and landings in just over five weeks since first flight. Oct 26, 2017 boeings latest airliner has begun production. Cabin pressure podcast free listening on podbean app. Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft, in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes.
Larger and higher windows, higher air humidity, higher cabin pressure. Cabin pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline. British airways orders 42 boeing 777x aircraft with new club. The bbc radio 4 airline sitcom unabridged by finnemore, john, cumberbatch, benedict, full cast, cole, stephanie isbn. Cabin pressure has foreshadowing, running jokes, and intelligent and engaging stories and a brilliant core cast of allstar british talent including john finnemore, rodger allam, stephanie cole and benedict cumberbatch. Boeing has suspended load testing of its new widebody 777x aircraft as media reports said a cargo door failed in a ground stress test. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, oneplane charter airline, staffed by two pilots one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Movies books music theater classical music tvstreaming. Boeings 777x fuselage was ripped apart during structural. Boeing 777x test halted after reports of cargo door. Boeing has published a series of teaser images of cabin innovations on its forthcoming nextgeneration b777 aircraft. Boeing is set to roll the first 777x test aircraft out of the hangar very soon, and not only do they plan on shocking the world with its size and capability, but also with its interior although weve already seen photos of the aircraft in the hangar and being pieced together by hundreds of skilled engineers, seeing the finished product outside is a major. The airbus a350 also operates with a higher cabin pressure, as do most charter airliners aka private jets.
Flier comfort target of boeing 777 upgrades the wichita. The sweeping lines are more aesthetically pleasing on the 787 than than the boxy a350. Cabin pressure series 1 2008 sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. The 787s internal cabin pressure is the equivalent of 6,000 feet 1,800 m altitude resulting in a higher pressure than for the 8,000 feet 2,400 m altitude of older conventional aircraft. If cabin pressure announced a second series of episodes tomorrow, i would be right there ready for them and would happily listen and relisten to all of the existing ones again. Boeing claims that the durable fuselage on its 777x, set to enter operation. In the third and fourth series of his hit sketch show, john finnemore examines a typically eclectic range of issues including making friends, the problem with polymath bestselling authors, the colour of posh mens trousers, and a history of choice. Boeing commercial airplanes is committed to being the leader in commercial aviation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to our customers and a superior flying experience to their customers. New technology being added to the newest boeing nyse. Boeing s new widebody jet, the 777x, suffered a setback thursday afternoon during a highpressure stress test on the ground when one of the airplanes doors exploded outward.
May 22, 2015 cabin pressure controllers have been around for years. The boeing 777 family of aircraft currently has two main passenger versions plus a boeing 777 freighter version. Flight chic boeing reveals plans for 777x cabin interiors. The 777x features new ge9x engines, new composite wings with folding wingtips, greater cabin width and seating. And the interior of the plane was pressurized beyond normal levels to. The x was launched at the dubai air show 20, gathering record breaking orders and commitments. Boeing expects 777x sales to take off over next few years. But when boeing first announced in july 2014 the 787like cabin innovations it intended to adopt in the 777x, it was not clear how the company could adopt some of those innovations for a metalfuselage aircraft in which corrosion would be possible and which would be less resistant to high cabin pressure than the 787. May 02, 2014 the company wants the 777x to meet or exceed the comfort of the dreamliner, said bob feldmann, a boeing vice president and general manager of the 777x program. Boeing claims that the durable fuselage on its 777x.
But when the plane suddenly deviates from its determined route and establishes a circular pattern over seattle, it becomes evident that the. To lower the cabin altitude, we actually increased the air pressure inside the cabin, emery added. Even a smooth, 300 fpm climb can be uncomfortable for some. On the boeing front boeing unveils 777x cabin design boeing has released images of its 777x s cabin and disclosed design changes that will make the aircrafts cabin more comfortable than the currentgeneration 777. Boeing said it was not a question whether there would be a successor of the current 777 generation, but more. The fuselage of the 777x ground test airplane was split by a highpressure rupture. The boeing 777x builds on the technology of the boeing 787 dreamliner and the aircraft offers a fuel per seat saving of 30% compared with british airways ageing 747 fleet which will be replaced by the 777x. That means improving air quality, cabin pressure and lighting while also reducing noise. So now it wont have the extra cabin pressure of the 787. On board, customers are promised the worlds largest airplane windows, improved cabin pressure and revolutionary seats. Boeing reveals plans for 777x cabin interiors published on. The 777x was launched in november 20 with two variants. This system pumps air into your aircraft that is adequately sealed to limit the rate at which this air escapes from the airplane cabin. To test differential cabin pressure in the boeing factory to 1.
When boeings new 777x suffered a ground test failure in early september, the. Without an onflight pilot, the craft relies on satellite linking for its course. That means the 777x fuselage will rupture at cruise altitude. The 777x will introduce a number of passenger experience improvements, including higher and larger 162 square inch windows. Creature comforts such as higher humidity and cabin air pressure to ease jet lag on long flights are part of the planemakers redesign of by julie johnsson boeing co. Boeing enjoys rare moment of brightness as massive 777x makes. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, oneplane charter airline. The boeing 777x suffers another setback engine problems already forced boeing to delay flight testing until early 2020. According to boeing, in a joint study with oklahoma state university, this will significantly improve passenger comfort. Boeing to adopt 787 passenger experience innovations for 777x. The boeing 777x is the latest series of the longrange, widebody, twinengine boeing 777 family from boeing commercial airplanes.
Sources told harger that the door came flying off when boeing was testing the maximum cabin pressure, whilst the aircraft was positioned in its. British airways orders 42 boeing 777x aircraft with new. Though 777x sales have been few and far between, the chicagobased jet maker expects order demand will grow to between 60 and 100 jets a year starting in 2022, boeing 777x marketing director wendy. Interior of the 777x will give passengers a new level of comfort with airlines using the new jet, which will enter service in 2020, as a showcase for the latest interior products. Ambient pressure rapidly decreases as altitude increases,however,aircraft isobaricdifferential pressurization systems for cabin pressurization begins as the aircraft ascends through 5,000 8,000 feet, and then the isobaric function maintains. Ba 777 model, the 777300er extended range makes dollars and sense to the airlines that fly them. Cabin pressure, the complete series 1 audio download. The cabin of the boeing 777x will have higher ceilings, a new lighting system, more humidity and increased cabin pressure boeing. The cabin is also 4inches wider on this version of the 777 which allows for. The boeing 777x will be made of oldstyle aluminum, but the ride will be like a carboncomposite 787 dreamliner. Sep 08, 2019 boeing has suspended load testing of its new widebody 777x aircraft as media reports said a cargo door failed in a ground stress test. Plastic planes will allow airlines to increase cabin pressure. Interior images of the 777x show new level of comfort.
For the dreamliner, boeing cut that down to 6,000 feet. Boeing has released a new series of pictures of the boeing 777x from one of its test flights last month. One study of eight flights in airbus a380 aircraft found a median cabin pressure altitude of 6,128 feet 1,868 m, and 65 flights in boeing 747400 aircraft found. Were now in a planned maintenance period, where were also installing and calibrating. Little pascals plastic planes will allow airlines to increase cabin. The 777x will feature new ge9xengines, new composite wings with folding wingtips, greater cabin width and seating capacity, and technologies from the boeing 787. Although their airframe measurements such as wingspan, wheel track and tailplane are the same, the major difference is the fuselage length. Posts about 777x cabin design written by thekaplanianreport. In the larger versions with 430 seats it will be the most efficient longhaul airliner in the sky provided its full. Boeing is making a major change to its planes that could. Cabin pressure follows the adventures of young, arrogant, captain martin crieff, older, sarcastic, first officer douglas richardson, plane owner carolyn, and her son aurthur in their adventures around the globe.
Pressure differential humidity level noise level i would add that seating arrangement and leg room can create some stre. It follows the exploits of the eccentric crew of the single aeroplane owned by mjn air as they are chartered to take all manner of items, people or animals across the world. I cant recommend it enough, you can buy the episodes individually i think, but i think the best way to listen is via audible subscription since you get to keep them. Air pressure is increased to produce a cabin environment equivalent to one encountered at lower altitudes. Only a few months ago, boeing was muted in its assessment about the neo and its response. Boeing 777x structural tests suspended after door blows off. Sep 11, 2016 boeing is making a major change to its planes that could end jet lag as we know it. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult. July 15, 2014 by marisa garcia at the farnborough airshow, boeing has announced the features of its 777x cabin which the aircraft manufacturer says will further enhance the passenger experience onboard the aircraft. I fly airplanes for a living and i can tell you that there are 3 main sources of physical stress when flying.
The boeing 777x suffers another setback the motley fool. The success of the boeing 777 led to demand for an even more sophisticated generation of the boeing 777. Bigger windows, higher cabin pressure, promised for boeing. Maiden flights of new airliners dont happen very often, maybe once or twice a decade.
I also think 9 across on a 787 is much, much, much better than 10 across on an a350. I dont know which is worse, that the pilot through nobody would recognize the tale, or that the web editors didnt recognize it. Jun 01, 2017 deutsche lufthansa ag is considering stretching out deliveries of boeing co. What is the cabin pressure for boeing 777200 aircrafts. Sometimes this final test is continued beyond the 150 percent load target until a wing. Emirates takes delivery of its last boeing 777300 as it.
The dreamliner introduced a significant change in cabin pressure, lowering it to an altitude comparable to 6,000 feet 1,800 meters rather than 8,000 feet, as in other jetliners. The fuselage of one of boeings new 777x aircraft completely ruptured in pressure tests in september, a previously unreported major setback that could delay the arrival of the longhaul jet to global skies, afp has learned from informed sources. The complete third and fourth series of bbc radio 4s awardwinning sketch show, written by and starring the writer of cabin pressure. Boeing enjoys rare moment of brightness as massive 777x. Boeing 777x test halted after reports of cargo door failure. Jan 25, 2020 passengers can also expect to find a better cabin environment overall with higher air pressure equivalent to a lower altitude, reduced cabin noise, and improved temperature control, improved.
Jan 01, 2007 this book was a muchneeded breath of fresh air for me. The 777x will also feature a higher humidity environment along with a lower cabin pressure, boosting passenger comfort. Jul 15, 2014 boeing reveals plans for 777x cabin interiors published on. There are grey areas in grandfathering certification requirements and design. If one reads boeings press releases, they seem to be fudging a bit, seeming to say they will increase cabin pressure and humidity as in the 787 without being specific how much. Will the new boeing 777x airliners have higher cabin. Boeing on tuesday promised bigger windows, higher humidity and higher cabin. The pressure is ratcheted up by pumping air into the cabin. Oct 16, 2003 the worlds most technologically advanced airplane, the 777, is now even more hightech. No announcement has been made as to what caused the door to blow off, however an investigation has been opened by boeing to determine if this was a one off or if there is a design flaw.
As for the natural state of the human body flying in an aircraft is most definitely not a natural state for our bodies. Despite this, boeing states the cabin air will be clean and comfortable with additional humidity. As such, airlines are no longer expecting deliveries until 2021. Door blows out during ground test on boeing 777x jet the. Boeing 777x takes first flight to test out novel technologies. Boeings next generation 787 dreamliner and 777x jets will be much more comfortable to fly in. The b777x pressurization will be higher than 6,000ft pressure altitude of the b787 and a350. Emirates has taken delivery of its last boeing 777300er for its fleet as it prepares for the next generation of the plane, the 777x. The 10psi cabin pressure assumed that the 777x would be. Everett passenger experience is driving the boeing co. Watched by an invited crowd at the boeing production hangar in everett, washington, a onearmed robot on monday started. For aircraft, this air is usually bled off from the gas turbine engines at the compressor stage, and for spacecraft, it is carried in high pressure, often cryogenic tanks. Little pascals plastic planes will allow airlines to increase cabin pressure. Currently, most airliners have cabin air pressure equivalent to that of an altitude of 8,000 feet.
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