[BA have order more 787s because they are fantastic aircraft./QUOTE]
M ore likely,BA have order more 787s because they were offered a fantastic deal
The battery issue is nearly fixed,
ERR,NO, A gigantic KLUDGE ,which any engineer would wince at, is being frantically pushed-forward as a "get out of jail card"
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why are all the 'experts' on here convinced it's a terrible aircraft?
They're NOT....it WOULD be a wonderful machine, but for the major failing in a very fundamental safety-system!
Looks like they know more than all the airlines ordering it.
Get REAL! Boeing, it's reputation in tatters, is still churning out aircraft...they NEED a prestigious Flag-Carrier to show comnfidence in the product. (Wonder how big the incentive-package was
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[quotePilots love the 787,]
Until the batteries start smoking!
[quote engineers (working with it) think it's great][/quote]
Well, I don't know what you're smoking, but plenty of more qualified men than you or I, aren't saying that....take off the rose-tinted spec's, supress your national pride and read both the 787 threads all the way through......you STILL in denial?
[quoteAs a pilot it's a joy to fly.][/quote]
No doubt, but DON'T deny, It's going to have a very real "pucker-factor" until the Electrical System is proven-safe......Know what?.... I'd lay money on it NOT being with the present lash-up that safety and reliability are proven.