Safety Committee
B787 Update - What's Next?
Many questions are out there concerning NWA being the North American 'launch customer' for the Dreamliner and the transport's status as a result of IAM's strike currently in effect. As of this writing, AFA-CWA has been advised that further delays are uncertain and will be predicated by the duration of the strike action. We can report on the plans currently in place, including delivery of the first transport at the latter part of 2009, and FA training. The CBT is planned to be distributed to the DTW base in June, with instructor-led classroom training to commence in August 2009.
Your MEC ASHS team has been instrumental in the design of the B787 cabin interiors, including galleys/service equipment, emergency equipment standardization and cabin crew rest accommodations. The collaboration with Northwest and Boeing will continue, particularly as we near the delivery of the first aircraft, flight testing and proving runs. Interested in learning more about the Dreamliner's advanced design and 'creature comforts' - for both customers and crew alike? Click on www.NewAirplane.com and find out more.