10,000 plane-spotters expected at Manchester airport to welcome 787 Dreamliner
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"At least 10,000 plane-spotters will descend on Manchester Airport".
Presumably by parachute then......
"to catch a glimpse of one of the world's most luxurious aircraft".
Who writes this cobblers?
Presumably by parachute then......
"to catch a glimpse of one of the world's most luxurious aircraft".
Who writes this cobblers?
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Are the 10,000 spotters "hoping to catch a glimpse" of this plastic, pointy-nosed B762 due to the fact that it will be largely hidden from view behind the new Ringway security 'ring-fence'?
- Which, is allegedly made of plastic, just like 'The Dreamliner".
- Which, is allegedly made of plastic, just like 'The Dreamliner".
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I'm fortunate to be at Boeing Field at the moment, looking at 3 787's, one of which is leaving Saturday for its UK tour, speaking to the dispatchers it's planned to LHR first?
I work for Thomson and there is rumours that they wanted a flyby of our head office at LTN?! Can't see it but who knows!
However if the 10000 spectators want some practice, we a planned into MAN about 0600 this Friday in our latest 738, straight from the factory, can't promise a flyby though! See you there?!
I work for Thomson and there is rumours that they wanted a flyby of our head office at LTN?! Can't see it but who knows!
However if the 10000 spectators want some practice, we a planned into MAN about 0600 this Friday in our latest 738, straight from the factory, can't promise a flyby though! See you there?!
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That would be some hold sure lol.
Can imagine your engines and tyres would be proper overheated by 8 am lol.
And well boiling by he time I got there lol
Can imagine your engines and tyres would be proper overheated by 8 am lol.
And well boiling by he time I got there lol
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One has to admire Boeing's PR people. Eversince they came up with the optimistic name
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I stand corrected!
From an internal communication today, the 787 will perform a "flyby" at LTN at midday on Tuesday 24th April. (Weather permitting)
LTN is the head office of Thomson Airways, the UK launch customer for the 787, next January.
It will then continue to MAN landing at 1300 local
From an internal communication today, the 787 will perform a "flyby" at LTN at midday on Tuesday 24th April. (Weather permitting)
LTN is the head office of Thomson Airways, the UK launch customer for the 787, next January.
It will then continue to MAN landing at 1300 local
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Thanks for that RR. Boeing still get credit for having thought up the idea. I guess that they wanted to coin the name, rather than have it named for them. Also, having got the wonderful name 'jumbo' that has now become the 'hoover' word and is lost for their promotional activities.
As I recall, when Singapore started with the 747-300 and the 'SUD' as it was called, they attempted the name 'Megatop' but that never took off (poor pun intended).
As I recall, when Singapore started with the 747-300 and the 'SUD' as it was called, they attempted the name 'Megatop' but that never took off (poor pun intended).
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So the Manchester Evening News has told 10,000 people that the plane will be in on Monday at 7pm but it wont be in till Tuesday.
Mmm dont think there will be more than the usual hardy spotters there then
Mmm dont think there will be more than the usual hardy spotters there then
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner set for regular flights to Mexico and Florida from Manchester Airport
Alice McKeegan April 20, 2012
One of the world’s most luxurious aircraft will fly from Manchester Airport permanently from next May, the M.E.N. can reveal.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will land in the city for the first time on Monday night with up to 10,000 plane-spotters expected to flock to the airport to catch a glimpse of it.
And now Thomson Airways has announced that the jet will operate on its routes from Manchester to Cancun, Mexico, and Sanford, Florida, from May next year.
Flight frequencies are yet to be confirmed because next year’s timetable hasn’t been finalised but the aircraft will be a regular fixture in the region’s skies.
Hailed as the greatest advance in air travel since the development of Concorde in the early 1970s, experts say the Dreamliner will ‘revolutionise the passenger experience’.
The Dreamliner has a special cabin with windows that can be darkened and it can hold more than 250 passengers.
At more than 55 feet tall and with a wingspan of 197 feet, it is one of the biggest planes in the world. Its green technology also means air in the cabin is cleaner and reduces motion sickness.
Chris Browne, managing director of Thomson Airways, said:
“We’re thrilled to be flying the aircraft in our summer 2013 programme from Manchester– giving holiday-makers in the north the chance to travel on this amazing new aircraft.”
Andrew Harrison, chief operating officer for the Manchester Airports Group, added:
“There has already been huge public interest in Dreamliner’s visit next week which I am sure will help to boost sales.”
Thomson and its parent company TUI Travel will be the first in Britain to take delivery of the 787 Dreamliner early next year – with 13 in its fleet.
The plane will make a pit-stop at Manchester on Monday evening as part of a world tour and it will take off for a short demonstration flight the following day. Airport workers expect the day to rival the arrival of the A380 – the world’s largest passeenger plane – which touched down here for the first time in September 2010.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner set for regular flights to Mexico and Florida from Manchester airport | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
Alice McKeegan April 20, 2012
One of the world’s most luxurious aircraft will fly from Manchester Airport permanently from next May, the M.E.N. can reveal.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will land in the city for the first time on Monday night with up to 10,000 plane-spotters expected to flock to the airport to catch a glimpse of it.
And now Thomson Airways has announced that the jet will operate on its routes from Manchester to Cancun, Mexico, and Sanford, Florida, from May next year.
Flight frequencies are yet to be confirmed because next year’s timetable hasn’t been finalised but the aircraft will be a regular fixture in the region’s skies.
Hailed as the greatest advance in air travel since the development of Concorde in the early 1970s, experts say the Dreamliner will ‘revolutionise the passenger experience’.
The Dreamliner has a special cabin with windows that can be darkened and it can hold more than 250 passengers.
At more than 55 feet tall and with a wingspan of 197 feet, it is one of the biggest planes in the world. Its green technology also means air in the cabin is cleaner and reduces motion sickness.
Chris Browne, managing director of Thomson Airways, said:
“We’re thrilled to be flying the aircraft in our summer 2013 programme from Manchester– giving holiday-makers in the north the chance to travel on this amazing new aircraft.”
Andrew Harrison, chief operating officer for the Manchester Airports Group, added:
“There has already been huge public interest in Dreamliner’s visit next week which I am sure will help to boost sales.”
Thomson and its parent company TUI Travel will be the first in Britain to take delivery of the 787 Dreamliner early next year – with 13 in its fleet.
The plane will make a pit-stop at Manchester on Monday evening as part of a world tour and it will take off for a short demonstration flight the following day. Airport workers expect the day to rival the arrival of the A380 – the world’s largest passeenger plane – which touched down here for the first time in September 2010.
Read more at:
Boeing 787 Dreamliner set for regular flights to Mexico and Florida from Manchester airport | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
From a source at TOM today:
N787BX
In MAN Monday from LHR circa 1900L
Out MAN Tuesday circa 1130L (with TOM staff on board, inc. flypast at LTN)
Back MAN Tuesday circa 1330L
Out MAN Wednesday to LGW circa 1000L
TOM have mentioned a possible low pass at MAN before landing on one of the days.
N787BX
In MAN Monday from LHR circa 1900L
Out MAN Tuesday circa 1130L (with TOM staff on board, inc. flypast at LTN)
Back MAN Tuesday circa 1330L
Out MAN Wednesday to LGW circa 1000L
TOM have mentioned a possible low pass at MAN before landing on one of the days.
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B787 at Manchester
Has anyone told 10000 spectators the follwoing info rcvd from Rumour control
Monday it will arrive and go to Stand 202
Tuesday it will be towed to south side near the south side fire station for departure and thats where it will arrive back and depart to Gatwick
so Rubber Necks required as it will be a dot on the Landscape from the AVP
anyhow its only an Airfix B767 modified it does not have the appeal of other A.c i e Concorde// A380
again ONLY rumour control please dont shoot me
I AM ONLY THE MESSENGER
Monday it will arrive and go to Stand 202
Tuesday it will be towed to south side near the south side fire station for departure and thats where it will arrive back and depart to Gatwick
so Rubber Necks required as it will be a dot on the Landscape from the AVP
anyhow its only an Airfix B767 modified it does not have the appeal of other A.c i e Concorde// A380
again ONLY rumour control please dont shoot me
I AM ONLY THE MESSENGER
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I happened to notice it arriving at Heathrow last night around 11pm on FR24 - does anybody know what time it's due to depart to Manchester? Might catch a glimpse from our Ivory Croydon Tower...
Tweet from Manchester Airport (@manairport)
We recommend that anyone who wants to see the 787 Dreamliner at Manchester gets to Runway Visitor Park tomorrow [April 24th] from 10am onwards... #dreamtour
We recommend that anyone who wants to see the 787 Dreamliner at Manchester gets to Runway Visitor Park tomorrow [April 24th] from 10am onwards... #dreamtour