It’s called the Dreamliner, Air Canada’s first 787, and it touched down for the first time in Halifax on Friday.
From a distance, it looks much like any other Air Canada plane, but when it gets closer, it makes noticeably less noise than the other multi-engine aircrafts.
A lot of passengers landing in Halifax on Friday were impressed with the creature comforts.
“There are these pillows that kind of like, hug your head, and it’s really nice,” says one of the passengers. “We were just in coach, but it was really good and the flight was really smooth.”
Most of the features make a big difference when it comes to comfort in long distance flights, such as windows that dim or clear up at the push of a button, higher humidity and higher cabin pressure giving passengers more oxygen, and adjustable seats even in coach.
It even impressed MP Peter Stoffer who used to be an airline employee.
“What a very clean and quiet aircraft. It was really something to ride in,” says Stoffer.
One feature of the aircraft makes the airline happiest of all. Having high efficient engines have cut fuel costs by 20%, making it much more profitable to operate on long flights.
“It’s an excellent piece of equipment,” says pilot Mike Deer. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever flown and it’s way up to date.”
Ben Wang is a Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin and just might be the biggest fan of all.
“I am a big 787 fan, so my goal is to fly on as many 787 inaugural flights as I can,” says Wang.
Wang says the aircraft breaks many boundaries, being the first civilian aircraft built of composite materials.
