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787 Dreamliner. Nick Kerr. Intro. Fuel prices have sky rocketed over the past decade Commercial airliners are struggling with higher costs Resulted in higher plane ticket costs, baggage fees. As a result, 787 was built to lower fuel consumption. Design.
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787 Dreamliner Nick Kerr
Intro • Fuel prices have sky rocketed over the past decade • Commercial airliners are struggling with higher costs • Resulted in higher plane ticket costs, baggage fees. • As a result, 787 was built to lower fuel consumption
Design • 50% carbon-based composite material • One-piece barrel construction • More efficient engines • List of Dreamliner Manufacturers
Passenger Experience • LED Lighting • Smooth Ride Technology combats incoming turbulence • Gaseous Filtration System removes eye, throat irritants from the cabin • Cabin pressurized at 6,000 feet, 2,000 feet lower than other planes
Environmental Benefits • Recyclable material • Less scrap metal during construction • Less sound pollution • Higher fuel efficiency equals less emissions into the air
How This Affects Us • Potentially lower flight costs • More enjoyable flights • Less environmental damage • JAL to start Dreamliner service from San Diego to Tokyo
Who Flies The Dreamliner? • Air India • All Nippon Airways • Japan Airlines • LAN Airlines • United Airlines
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