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A decade of flight: The Dreamliner

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It’s been over 10 years since the 787-8 Dreamliner became the first jet of its kind to take to the skies. Its first flight marked a new age in aviation. Today, after more than a decade, Boeing employees including Captain Alexis Fecteau are all still as proud of the commercial jet as they were during its maiden flight. Image source: geek.com Image source: theverge.com Everything about the Dreamliner is considered to be groundbreaking, from its design and materials right down to the technology being used in-flight. It is the first airplane in history to have half of its primary structure made of composite materials, making it extremely fuel-efficient. And because the Dreamliner consumes so much less fuel than other airplanes in its category, it boasts of a significantly lower carbon emission level. The Dreamliner is also a favorite among passengers. It has cleaner in-flight air that is also a bit less dry, making it quite comfortable for anyone inside. It likewise ha...
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Flying economy on the Dreamliner

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There are a lot of ways of judging a commercial airline. We can look at how many of the same model are currently flying, what model is in demand, as well as testimonies of those who have flown using these airlines. Another way of looking at a commercial airline is through the eyes of an economy passenger. Captain Alexis Fecteau believes that economy passengers take up most of the room during these flights, and how well they are treated shows the commitment of airline manufacturers in building comfortable spaces while moving them from one destination to another. Image source: airlineratings.com Image source: thepointsguy.com Among many aircrafts, there have been a lot of buzz when it comes to the economy experience of a Boeing Dreamliner. Passengers from different airlines who’ve flown on a Dreamliner can attest to a better flying experience compared to others. The Dreamliner’s design allows airlines to be creative when it comes to business and first class. But econ...
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The 777X wind tunnel tests Boeing’s commitment to technological advancement

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Captain Alexis Fecteau, the Director of Marketing for Boeing Business Jets, a division of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, has made it a point to share with the rest of the world the many milestones of Boeing in the aviation industry. Through his series of blogs, he explores a number of topics that range from Boeing Business Jets to the company’s history. Image source: privatefly.com Image source: privatefly.com For today, Captain Alexis Fecteau looks back on one of the most impressive examples of Boeing’s commitment to technological advancement. This comes in the form of the wind tunnel testing for the highly-praised 777X model. For those unfamiliar with wind tunnel testing, the process is done to ensure that the plane will remain steady in the sky, where the winds are at their most brutal. Boeing’s best engineers and mathematicians created a new software program that essentially streamlines low-speed wind tunnel testing. Not only did this new software ensure the 777...
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