YLW Connection - Winter 2010 - (Page 13)

| BY ROBERT FIN E, Manager of Economic Development Central Okanagan Regional District s a new year gets underway, thought shifts toward economic recovery, Afghanistan and the continued focus on sustainability. In the airline world, the big question is will the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fly? Never has there been such anticipation for the delivery of an airplane then the Boeing Dreamliner, The Dreamliner’s popularity is all the more remarkable considering that most airline executives signed contracts based on a mock up produced by Boeing. Given the history of delays they might be recognizing now that it may not have been the most prudent approach. While commercial airliners are used to delays, the arrival time for the Dreamliner has extended for two years. The new 787 Dreamliner features the new look of Boeing with highly curved exterior surfaces and use of composite materials for its body construction to allow for greater energy efficiency and mileage, bringing direct travel between continents more readily available than ever before. A 20% reduction in fuel usage has been predicted for the aircraft, which have had the greatest rate of preorder in airline history. The design of the 787 Dreamliner creates a larger, roomier cabin, giving passengers a more luxurious flight and pleasing atmosphere and what has been described as a cathedral like entrance to plane, to which Boeing officials claim will leave the woes of the airport behind as passengers board the plane. Even the manufacturing process has been reduced by eliminating about 1,500 aluminum sheets and 40,000 fasteners for just a single section of the aircraft. The revolutionary, carbon composite aircraft is assembled in Everett in a near Lego like fashion, from parts made around the world. Much of the plane’s structure is manufactured in Japan and Italy and flown in enlarged 747 jumbos to be joined in South Carolina, and then flown onto Washington State for final assembly. Boeing has set up what it calls its production integration center where upwards of 30 people monitor the production and shipment of 787 parts from around the world. Staffed 24 hours a day, six days a week, the centre is needed to ultimately ensure connection between Japan, Italy and the United States. In many ways, the 787 project tests the wisdom of outsourced labour. The strategy entailed looking to a global supply chain early in the development process and tapping into global ingenuity while reduce overall costs. But with the release came several glitches in the supply chain including problems with parts and software. Boeing execs even have admitted that perhaps they did indeed outsource too much and will conduct its global partnerships differently in the future. The only remaining question is, will this model for business fly? Do you pay your staff 3 years in advance? Then why do you pay for equipment before it has generated any revenue for you? Pay as you grow! You can lease anything for business. Call us to find out how you can - and why you should. Capri Intercity Leasing | ph.250-718-2244 It's the lease we can do. www.capri.ca WINTER 2010 Boeing Commercial Airplanes http://www.capri.ca http://www.capri.ca

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of YLW Connection - Winter 2010

YLW Connection - Winter 2010
Contents
Airport Services
Taking Care of Business in Extreme Travel Conditions
Imagination Leads to Career in Aviation
Hitting the Slopes
Boeing Boeing Gone - But When?
Safety Equals Security at YWL - Airport Watch Program
Mexico Fiesta at YLW
Be Merry and Pack Smart This Holiday Season
Okanagan Impact on 2010 Olympics
From Vineyard to Jungle
Aloha!
Okanagan Estate Wine Shoppe
YLW News
Trivia & Games

YLW Connection - Winter 2010

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