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Dreamliner Research Paper

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has come into the market as a revolutionary aircraft. There are many advancements and with the advancements have come many problems. Ultimately, Boeing will be able to restore the reputation of the Dreamliner, simply because the aircraft is state-of-the-art and Boeing is doing its best to solve the problems that have occurred. The technology on the 787 is revolutionary. It has many features unique to this aircraft. One of which is the smooth wing technology. This is put into use on the trailing edge, the side towards the rear of the aircraft, of the wing. The design of this particular edge is shaped to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency, when compared to other similar aircraft. In addition to the shape, the trailing edge flaps are specifically designed to incorporate smaller tracks than traditionally used on aircraft. The 787’s pivot trailing edge also has a simpler design that contains fewer parts than conventional aircraft, reducing both weight and maintenance costs. The composite materials that the wing is …show more content…

In January of 2013, a fire breaks out aboard an empty Japan Airlines 787 in Boston and United Airlines reports a problem with the wiring near the main batteries. This prompts the National Transportation Safety Board to launch a safety investigation. More reports of fires prompt Japan’s Transport Ministry to launch an investigation. Also occurring in January, an All Nippon Airways flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport is diverted after a burning smell, which turned out to be a battery fire. (Boeing 787) At this point a warning from US authorities prompted all 787 Dreamliners to be grounded worldwide. (Topham) In April of the same year, the necessary repairs to the batteries were completed to return the 787 to service. Between April and July there were even more problems involving air pressure systems, braking systems, fires, and electrical problems. (Boeing

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