 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
By |
||||
 |
April 8, 2010 -
Boeing announced that it has completed the first maintenance training
class for the 787 Dreamliner. The class consisted of 10 mechanics from
787 launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways) and two regulators from the
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). The mechanics, who completed the training last week, are the first of 150 ANA mechanics to be trained by Boeing over the next seven months. They spent more than 30 days learning how to maintain the world's most advanced commercial jetliner. Iincluding 20 days of theoretical training, two days of engine runs and taxi testing, five days of practical training and five days of troubleshooting exercises. To conclude the training, students conducted component identification exams on production airplanes, as well as troubleshooting exams in the full flight simulator. |
|||
|
To support the
all-new 787, Boeing Training & Flight Services, a division of
Commercial Aviation Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, has
developed an all-digital, Internet-based teaching system for
maintenance training, along with training tools that connect
real-time to a virtual airplane and airplane systems.
"Getting our mechanics trained and prepared is essential to being ready
to take delivery of the airplane later this year," said Michihide Kono,
vice president of Engineering and Maintenance for ANA. "This is an
important milestone for our ANA team and we are delighted to see the
continued progress on the program."
The curriculum is designed to focus on performance-based training that
incorporates real-world simulated maintenance scenarios for a more
immersive training experience.
"The use of personal tablet computers, interactive computer-based
training, three-dimensional images and desktop simulation makes it
possible to deliver training more efficiently," said Sherry Carbary,
vice president of Boeing Training & Flight Services, Commercial Aviation
Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Our team is committed to
providing our customers with the resources and tools they need to be
successful."
The 787 comes with digital tools and databases that replace volumes of
printed materials. The graphic and textual database has point-and-click
features for more details, allowing mechanics to navigate through
documents quickly to get the information they need to do their jobs. |
||||
|
"This milestone is
another important step along the way to being service-ready," said Mike
Fleming, director of 787 Services and Support, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "Our goal is to make entry into service a seamless experience
for our customers."
Fifty-seven
customers around the world have ordered 866 787s since the program was
launched in April 2004, making the Dreamliner the fastest-selling new
commercial jetliner in history. Delivery of the first 787 is planned for
the fourth quarter of 2010. |
?AvStop
Online Magazine
Contact
Us
Return To News
|
|
