Dreamliner’s maiden trip

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to visit Australia approaching the runway at Sydney International Airport, yesterday. Boeing says the twin-aisle 787’s construction, partly from lightweight composite materials, means it consumes 20 per cent less fuel...

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to visit Australia approaching the runway at Sydney International Airport, yesterday. Boeing says the twin-aisle 787’s construction, partly from lightweight composite materials, means it consumes 20 per cent less fuel than comparable planes, an attractive proposition for airlines facing soaring fuel costs.

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