The Making of Boeing's 787 'Dreamliner'

            
 
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Case Code : OPER053
Case Length : 17 Pages
Period : 2002-05
Organization : Boeing
Pub Date : 2006
Teaching Note :Not Available
Countries : US
Industry : Aircraft Manufacturing

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The Materials Used

Boeing claimed that the Dreamliner would be a completely new aircraft with major modifications in the composition of materials being used. The prime objective for launching the Dreamliner was to produce a fuel-efficient, cost-effective, less noisy and comfortable aircraft which could travel continuously for long distances.

One of the prime reasons for the huge attention the Dreamliner got was Boeing's decision to use composite materials extensively. The Dreamliner would be the first commercial aircraft to be built with a greater proportion of advanced composite materials than aluminium. Boeing decided to use carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in building a commercial plane - usually a very costly proposition...

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Start of Production

On August 26, 2005, Boeing released the final exterior design of 787. In the beginning, Boeing and its suppliers had planned to make each barrel of the Dreamliner's fuselage from large composite panels and join the panels using bolts. However, for bolting, the edges of the panels were required to be thicker which would add weight and increase maintenance work. Hence, Boeing started to look out for options that would enable them to build a single large piece of composite for each barrel...

The Road Ahead

The Dreamliner was designed to fly longer distances without stopping. The introduction of direct flights from one city to another far distant city would save substantial sums for airline companies.

For passengers, this would save a lot of time as they need not take another connecting flight to reach their destination. The cargo carrying capacity of the Dreamliner was nearly 60% more than current aircrafts. The aircraft made less noise and caused less air pollution...

Exhibits

Exhibit I: Market Shares of Boeing and Airbus (1990-2004)
Exhibit II: Timeline of Boeing's Various Aircraft Models
Exhibit III: Boeing 787 Models Specifications
Exhibit IV: Engines for the 787
Exhibit V: Boeing Section 47
Exhibit VI: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Exhibit VII: Orders for Dreamliner (Till November 2005)


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