Vietnam Airlines has released photographs of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which it will take delivery of from the middle of 2015, as well as a seat map Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map VNA first Dreamliner will begin life on the on the Hanoi (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) route from 1 June 2015 operating twice daily then after 29 June it will be put in International service on the Hanoi (HAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) route. From the photos the aircraft will feature Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class cabin Business Class Business Class seats 28 with 7 rows of 4 with seats laid out in a 1-2-1 seating configuration, window seats are angled out and center seats angled inwards, seats have a 42 inch (106.6 cm) seat pitch and convert into a lie flat bed, the In-flight entertainment system is connected to a large 15.4 inch LCD, other features include USB, SMS, in-flight power as well as Wi-Fi connectivity. If you want to compare with their existing product take a look at the following flight review i did for Business on their A330 (Opens in new window so you can continue reading this article) Vietnam Airlines Business Class Flight Review Sydney to Saigon The second photo below looks to be a self-service bar that is located in-front of business. Premium Economy Class Premium is laid out in a 2-3-2 seating configuration all forward facing, in total there are 35 seats in premium economy in 7 rows of 5 seats. Premium Economy seats also have a 42 inch (106.6 cm) pitch just as in business, the IFE system is connected to a 10.6 inch (27 cm) LCD Economy Class Economy Class features 211 seats in roughly 22 rows of 9 seats as well as some additional single row of 7 seats and 2 separate rows of 3 seats. Economy seats have a 32 inch (81.2 cm) pitch and again the IFE is connected to a 10.6 inch (27 cm) display. If you are confused check Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map
Air New Zealand 787 Dreamliner Seats Revealed Photos
Air New Zealand recently revealed photos of its seating options for its upcoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner which will be launched on the Auckland to Perth route from 15 October 2014. As expected the Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be a three class cabin with Business Premier, Premium Economy and Economy. Click to navigate to the relevant section: Business Premier Seats | Premium Economy Seats | Economy Skycouch Seats | Economy Seats Also see the: Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat Map Diagram Business Premier Seats Laid out in an angled 1-1-1 seating configuration from rows 1 to 6 there are a total of 18 seats Business Premier Seats which convert into a full lie flat beds. All seats feature inflight power and USB as well as an 11” Capactive Touch Screen Premium Economy Seats Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner Premium Economy seating is located in rows 23 to 25 and feature 21 seats in a 2-3-2 seating configuration. Seats have a 9” (22 cm recline) and a 41” (104 cm) seat pitch. All seats feature inflight power and USB as well as an 11” Capactive Touch Screen Economy Skycouch Seats Air New Zealand’s Economy Skycouch seats are an innovative design which allow the back rest part of the seat to be folded down as seen in the pictures below. If you are travelling with kids it’s great and gives you more options and room for sleeping. Air New Zealand’s Skycouch Seats are located in Rows 36-43 ABC and 36-41 HJK see the blue/aqua coloured seating in the following Air New Zealand Boeing 787 9 Dreamliner Seat Map for the exact location. Economy Seats In total there are 263 Economy Class seats on Air New Zealand’s 787 Dreamliner laid out in a 3-3-3 seating configuration. Seats have a 5” (12.5 cm) recline and a seat pitch of 31-32″ (79-81 cm) Entertainment wise each Economy Class seat features a 9” (22 cm) touch screen in addition to inflight power 2 plugs for every 3 seats, as well as USB power in every seat.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Completes Firm Configuration
Boeing Today announced that it had completed firm configuration of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which involved years of collaboration with airline customers and partners to determine the final configuration of the stretched version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner The full media release from Boeing can be read below: Boeing today announced the completion of firm configuration for the 787-9 Dreamliner. Boeing reached this milestone after years of collaboration with airline customers and partners to determine the optimal configuration for the new stretch version of the Dreamliner. “Firm configuration means the airplane’s structural, propulsion and systems architectures are defined and not changing,” said Mark Jenks, vice president of 787-9 development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Boeing has completed the trade studies required to finalize the airplane’s overall capability and basic design, allowing the airplane manufacturer and its suppliers to begin detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems for the 787-9. As detailed designs are completed and released, production can begin. The first 787-9 delivery is scheduled for late 2013. “We have a disciplined process in place to ensure we have completed all of the requirements for the development stage of the program,” said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The team has done a fantastic job to get us through this important milestone.” The 787-9 is the second member of the 787 family. A slightly bigger version of the 787-8, the airplane will seat 250-290 passengers, 16 percent more than the 787-8. The 787-9 will have a range of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,750 km). “We have been working closely with our customers for years to reach this milestone,” said Mark Jenks, vice president of 787-9 development. “We are excited about the performance and capability this airplane will offer our customers.” The 787 Dreamliner is an all-new twinjet designed to meet the needs of airlines around the world in providing nonstop service between midsize cities with new levels of efficiency. The airplane will bring improved levels of comfort to passengers with larger windows, bigger baggage bins and advances in the cabin environment, including lower cabin altitude, higher humidity and cleaner air. Delivery of the first 787 is planned for the fourth quarter of 2010.