7e7 = 787?
Feb 16, 2005 | 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Ted Striker
When did Boeing make the switch? And frankly I liked the fact that 7E7 indicated a new generation of widebody plane.
At least it ain't called Freedomliner or something ridiculous like that.
Feb 16, 2005 | 1:19 pm
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They changed it when a group of Chinese airlines put in a big order. The number 8 is lucky in China.
I thought I was paying attention to things at the Lazy B, but hearing the 777-200LR called the "Worldliner" on the radio this morning gave me a jolt. I looked at the Boeing website covering the rollout and, yep, there it is. Back to the days of the Stratoliner I guess.
I thought I was paying attention to things at the Lazy B, but hearing the 777-200LR called the "Worldliner" on the radio this morning gave me a jolt. I looked at the Boeing website covering the rollout and, yep, there it is. Back to the days of the Stratoliner I guess.
Feb 16, 2005 | 1:57 pm
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I remember a couple of years ago when the Boeing 7E7 website had a contest online to name it. Dreamliner was one of I believe three other choices. I can't even remember what the other choices were, but I do remember Dreamliner was not my pick though I do kind of like it now.
Feb 16, 2005 | 3:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Gardyloo
They changed it when a group of Chinese airlines put in a big order. The number 8 is lucky in China.
I thought I was paying attention to things at the Lazy B, but hearing the 777-200LR called the "Worldliner" on the radio this morning gave me a jolt. I looked at the Boeing website covering the rollout and, yep, there it is. Back to the days of the Stratoliner I guess.
I thought I was paying attention to things at the Lazy B, but hearing the 777-200LR called the "Worldliner" on the radio this morning gave me a jolt. I looked at the Boeing website covering the rollout and, yep, there it is. Back to the days of the Stratoliner I guess.
Feb 16, 2005 | 3:13 pm
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Originally Posted by SonOfACockroach
Since the Stratoliner was such a successful airliner.
Boeing has always been one of the innovators in commercial aviation, including the 307 Stratoliner, the 377 Stratocruiser, the 747 HaulsAHeckofaLotofPeopleLiner, the 777-200LR Worldliner, and now the 787 Dreamliner.
Speaking of the Worldliner, man, that new Boeing launch color sure is ugly in person (as seen on the 777-200LR launch). I vastly prefer the style used during the 777-300ER launch.
Feb 16, 2005 | 3:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Gardyloo
They changed it when a group of Chinese airlines put in a big order. The number 8 is lucky in China.
Feb 16, 2005 | 5:29 pm
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Boeing always used "code names" for airliners before they commit to giving it its final name.
For example, 737-600, 700, and 800s were called 737-X at first.
777s were called 767-X. There was also the 7J7 which never went anywhere.
Airbus did the same thing; A380 was called A3XX at first.
For example, 737-600, 700, and 800s were called 737-X at first.
777s were called 767-X. There was also the 7J7 which never went anywhere.
Airbus did the same thing; A380 was called A3XX at first.
Feb 16, 2005 | 6:42 pm
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Originally Posted by USCGamecock
I would have guessed progression. You know 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 and next............. 787!
Feb 16, 2005 | 9:18 pm
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Originally Posted by notsosmart
Progression is one reason, of course, but Boeings PR machine di state that one of the reasons for naming the aircraft 787 and for the timing of the naming was the fact that a big order was being announced at the same time by chinese carriers; as the other poster stated, 8 is a lucky number in China.
Feb 16, 2005 | 9:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Divine_Madcat
Just to debate the progression issue, the 717 came out WELL after the 727... mind you, its a smaller carrier, but still...
And, technically, the military version (xC-135) of the 707 was known as the 717 internally.