Boeing Discusses Progress on 787 Dreamliner
비행중인 787 드림라이너
787 Vice President and General Manager Mike Bair highlighted the airplane’s new air purification system, which will provide cleaner air during flights, as one advance passengers will truly appreciate.
Boeing’s decision to enhance purification of the Dreamliner’s cabin air resulted from participants’ responses to a variety of environmental factors examined during a two-year study about cabin environment conducted with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
Research determined reduction of gaseous contaminants combined with modest increases in humidity provides improved passenger comfort. Air purification was found to be a more important factor than increased humidity for addressing many aspects of passenger complaints including eye irritation and general dryness.
“Passengers will notice a difference,” Bair said. “They will feel more refreshed after their 787 flights.”
Update on the Progress Being Made in the Design and Development of 787 Dreamliner
Bair provided an update on the progress being made in the design and development of 787 Dreamliner.
“We’ve built four development composite barrel sections at this point and are entirely convinced that we have our manufacturing solutions in place,” Bair said. Most recently the team in Wichita, Kan., built a nose section as part of the development effort.
“It is a true testament to the team that we have created and proven these techniques in so short a period of time and with truly outstanding results,” Bair said.
Strengthening of 787 Global Team through Dassault Systèmes’ Latest Updates to the V5 PLM
Early this week, Boeing announced that it will be the first company to deploy the latest updates to the V5 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software suite by Dassault Systèmes (NASDAQ: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), including CATIA, ENOVIA and DELMIA for 787 global team. Bair credited the innovative and integrated PLM toolset with providing a real competitive advantage.
The V5 PLM application suite is part of an overall approach to managing the international collaboration, known as the Global Collaboration Environment (GCE), on the 787 program. In this virtual environment, Boeing and its partners are using V5 PLM applications to design, build and test every aspect of the 787 airplane and its manufacturing processes digitally and before production begins.
“Our international team is better equipped to develop solutions, consider alternatives and make decisions thanks to our digital toolset,” Bair said. “Even now, one year before we start building our first airplane and two years before it flies, we know that our designs are optimized and achievable.”
Although the 787 has significantly more advances compared to previous airplanes, the team has reduced the development cycle by one year thanks in large part to the digital toolset, Bair said. He added that the market response to the 787 is “validation” that the team is getting it right.
“We have the right airplane at the right time,” Bair said. “Its fuel efficiency, range, cargo capability and improved maintenance make it very attractive to airlines. The number of customers and their diversity in terms of geography and business models highlight the 787’s ability to meet the different needs of different airlines.
“The team is humbled and motivated by the market response. We’re working diligently to meet the expectations of our customers. They have put their trust in us and we will perform.”
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