May 2014: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

I was recently lucky to fly to Heathrow onboard one of British Airways' new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Here are a few pictures from the day showing this incredible machine:

The graceful shape of the nose is the first hint of how aerodynamically sleek this aircraft is, with the windscreens beautifully blended into the fuselage to reduce drag:

The wings, and in particular the wingtips, also show graceful curves:

A view of the rear of the aircraft:

Each aircraft is powered by two Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines:

The compressor fan blades are a work of art, with sculptured curves to maximum thrust:

The distinctive 'scalloping' at the rear of the cowling is to reduce noise emissions from the engines, resulting in a quieter flight. It works!

The passenger windows are larger than on previous aircraft, permitting a better view outside. Note the curvature of the wing!

And instead of traditional blinds, the windows can be dimmed electronically to reduce the amount of light entering the cabin:

An excellent experience, with a very quiet cabin due to the modern engines. Enhanced air-conditioning results in a more comfortable flight and the new in-flight entertainment system is a huge improvement on earlier versions.

I would like to thank British Airways for their cooperation with the photography in this blog.

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