EL AL 787 Master Thread
Jul 21, 2017, 1:23 am
#123
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Are you booked on the inaugural? I am tentatively on a refundable fare, upgraded to J with points (only 1 R left now!)
Jul 22, 2017, 3:02 pm
#124
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I would have to agree. Perhaps slightly dropping Prem. Econ prices would be nice (though not direct, certain carriers have offered/offer sub-$1000 fares).
Are you booked on the inaugural? I am tentatively on a refundable fare, upgraded to J with points (only 1 R left now!)
Are you booked on the inaugural? I am tentatively on a refundable fare, upgraded to J with points (only 1 R left now!)
I am waiting that LY sends their 787s to CDG
But I was on the inaugural of AF 789
Jul 24, 2017, 7:26 am
#125
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From El Al Facebook page
First El AL 787-9 "Ashdod" 4X-EDA in full livery
(I was hoping the nacelles were in blue like in the renderings but I had a feeling they would be white )
Very few airlines have the nacelles painted in a color other than white , I think I read somewhere that Boeing recommends only neutrals colors as any ridges in the paint will effect air flow and efficiency .
First El AL 787-9 "Ashdod" 4X-EDA in full livery
(I was hoping the nacelles were in blue like in the renderings but I had a feeling they would be white )
Very few airlines have the nacelles painted in a color other than white , I think I read somewhere that Boeing recommends only neutrals colors as any ridges in the paint will effect air flow and efficiency .
Last edited by ly787; Jul 24, 2017 at 7:44 am
Jul 24, 2017, 9:28 am
#126
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wow!! Looks so GOOD!!!!!!
A shame the "Poudly all Boeing" titles are so small though
Finally, the nacelles are not blue
A shame the "Poudly all Boeing" titles are so small though
Finally, the nacelles are not blue
Last edited by LY777; Jul 24, 2017 at 9:50 am
Jul 26, 2017, 10:39 pm
#127
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A nice article in Airways Magazine
July 24 2017
First 787 Dreamliner For El Al Painted In Portland
https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/firs...el-al-painted/
July 24 2017
First 787 Dreamliner For El Al Painted In Portland
https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/firs...el-al-painted/
Jul 27, 2017, 1:55 am
#128
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*sigh* Looks like work might preclude me from taking part in the inaugural flight -- had a feeling this would happen, at least I booked fully refundable!
Aug 22, 2017, 3:22 pm
#131
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This beautiful bird is finally on its maiden flight to TLV, although a bad start timing wise as its due to land 30 minutes late.
Anybody know which ceremony is planned at TLV tomorrow? Will it be live streamed?
Anybody know which ceremony is planned at TLV tomorrow? Will it be live streamed?
Aug 22, 2017, 4:35 pm
#133
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EL AL Facebook page says the ceremony will be live streamed at 9:55 am
Aug 22, 2017, 9:50 pm
#134
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Hey Guys, we have more pictures inside the 787-9 Dreamliner.
Here's a link:
http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5004571,00.html
You can see new Business class and new economy class, as well.
Here's a link:
http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5004571,00.html
You can see new Business class and new economy class, as well.
Aug 22, 2017, 9:54 pm
#135
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https://www.flightradar24.com/ELY1789/e944e27
Right now, they are flying further south of Germany. it should be land in TLV at 9:38am.
Right now, they are flying over Czech Republic airspace.
New registration number is 4X-EDA.
Get the camera ready!!! Get'em it ready!
Right now, they are flying further south of Germany. it should be land in TLV at 9:38am.
Right now, they are flying over Czech Republic airspace.
New registration number is 4X-EDA.
Get the camera ready!!! Get'em it ready!