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May 2014: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner I was recently lucky to fly to Heathrow onboard one of British Airways' new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Here are a few pictures from the day showing this incredible machine: The graceful shape of the nose is the first hint of how aerodynamically sleek this aircraft is, with the windscreens beautifully blended into the fuselage to reduce drag:
The wings, and in particular the wingtips, also show graceful curves:
A view of the rear of the aircraft:
Each aircraft is powered by two Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines:
The compressor fan blades are a work of art, with sculptured curves to maximum thrust:
The distinctive 'scalloping' at the rear of the cowling is to reduce noise emissions from the engines, resulting in a quieter flight. It works!
The passenger windows are larger than on previous aircraft, permitting a better view outside. Note the curvature of the wing!
And instead of traditional blinds, the windows can be dimmed electronically to reduce the amount of light entering the cabin:
An excellent experience, with a very quiet cabin due to the modern engines. Enhanced air-conditioning results in a more comfortable flight and the new in-flight entertainment system is a huge improvement on earlier versions. I would like to thank British Airways for their cooperation with the photography in this blog. If you enjoyed this post, please like/share it on Facebook or leave a comment below. Thank you! To follow Matt Hampton Photography on Facebook, please click the button below: Return to Blog Index or Home Page © Matt Hampton Photography 2021 - All rights reserved |