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BOEING & ANA TO CONDUCT 787 SERVICE READINESS VALIDATION IN JAPAN
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Thursday announced how the two companies will work together to help prove the 787 Dreamliner's service readiness to enter commercial service.
Using the second flight test aircraft, known as ZA002, they will simulate in-service operations across several airports in Japan in July, said Boeing.
Anticipated city pairs include trips between Haneda Airport in Tokyo and airports in Osaka (Itami and Kansai), Okayama and Hiroshima.
This will be the 787's maiden appearance in Japan. ANA is the launch customer for the aircraft and has an order for 55 Dreamliners.
The 787, which will be deployed across the ANA route network, is an integral part of ANA's strategy to strengthen its position and support its growth and expansion plans, said the aircraft manufacturer is a statement Friday.
"ANA is eager to introduce the innovative 787 Dreamliner to Japan.
"Giving our employees the opportunity to gain experience with the airplane will help ensure a smoother entry into service later this year," said ANA President and Chief Executive Officer Shinichiro Ito.
Meanwhile, Vice President and General Manager of the 787 programme, Scott Fancher said:"We've put the airplane through its paces in a rigorous flight test programme. Now, as we get closer to first delivery, we'll prove out its capabilities and reliability in a revenue-like environment."
ANA's maintenance crew will also practice maintenance and servicing of the 787 during the validation.
This will include typical ground servicing activities, fit checks of airplane jacks and maintenance hangar stands, towing and refueling the airplane, and other routine maintenance operations.
Similar service ready validations have been conducted with great success on previous Boeing programmes, including the 777, 737NG and 757-300.
Boeing plans to deliver the first 787 to ANA in the August to September timeframe.
-- BERNAMA
Using the second flight test aircraft, known as ZA002, they will simulate in-service operations across several airports in Japan in July, said Boeing.
Anticipated city pairs include trips between Haneda Airport in Tokyo and airports in Osaka (Itami and Kansai), Okayama and Hiroshima.
This will be the 787's maiden appearance in Japan. ANA is the launch customer for the aircraft and has an order for 55 Dreamliners.
The 787, which will be deployed across the ANA route network, is an integral part of ANA's strategy to strengthen its position and support its growth and expansion plans, said the aircraft manufacturer is a statement Friday.
"ANA is eager to introduce the innovative 787 Dreamliner to Japan.
"Giving our employees the opportunity to gain experience with the airplane will help ensure a smoother entry into service later this year," said ANA President and Chief Executive Officer Shinichiro Ito.
Meanwhile, Vice President and General Manager of the 787 programme, Scott Fancher said:"We've put the airplane through its paces in a rigorous flight test programme. Now, as we get closer to first delivery, we'll prove out its capabilities and reliability in a revenue-like environment."
ANA's maintenance crew will also practice maintenance and servicing of the 787 during the validation.
This will include typical ground servicing activities, fit checks of airplane jacks and maintenance hangar stands, towing and refueling the airplane, and other routine maintenance operations.
Similar service ready validations have been conducted with great success on previous Boeing programmes, including the 777, 737NG and 757-300.
Boeing plans to deliver the first 787 to ANA in the August to September timeframe.
-- BERNAMA
