Boeing and ANA began validation of their readiness for the 787 Dreamliner’s entry into service. Throughout the week-long validation, ANA pilots, together with Boeing, will fly a 787 on actual airline routes in Japan using airline dispatch and flight rules. The 787 will experience simulated day-to-day airline operations. Maintenance, servicing and flight crew operations will be conducted at five airports in Tokyo, Osaka (Itami and Kansai), Okayama and Hiroshima. ANA’s first scheduled service with the 787 will be either the Haneda-Okayama or Haneda-Hiroshima route when deliveries begin later this year.
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The Boeing 787 debuted in Asia yesterday with a landing at Haneda Airport, Tokyo. ANA has orderd a total of 55 Dreamliners. Boeing plans to deliver the first 787 to ANA between August and September this year.
Source: Boeing
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