787 First Flight..

Today the Boeing 787 Dreamliner made it's first flight ahead of being delivered to the Launch Customer ANA.

It was a major talking point around the flight school with people discussing their views on whether it would be in service on schedule of whether there would be more delays..!

Whilst the 787 has not conformed to its estimated timescale, it is still proving to be ever popular with many awaiting its arrival as a breakthrough in aviation. Many believe that it will transform aviation and the way in which it is appreciated the world over; with a completely new design philosophy which is enviro-conscious it is pleasing more and more with many future improvements still to come.

I watched the live broadcast of the take off and initial climb out from Everett, WA. After a few hours of intense testing it is set to land, shortly before 2300hrs (UTC).

787 Live Stream

Also today BA it set to take legal action in order to prevent the strike action to be taken by its Cabin Crew.

BA to take legal action

Now for some much needed rest for me..