After 28 months of delays, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner finally lifted off on its maiden voyage today. You can see the webcast takeoff, landing and flight highlights here.
Made mostly from composites instead of aluminum and steel, the 787 will cut the cost of flying long-range routes by 15-20%—an enormous leap in efficiency. As for the consumer, the 787 features a wider and taller fuselage and an advanced environmental control system; allowing the cabin pressure to be set lower and increasing passenger comfort.
A beautiful aircraft to behold!
