ANA Pilots first customer crew to fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and two ANA (All Nippon Airways) pilots flew the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time on May 12th. The airplane they flew is the first of six flight-test airplanes and the two-hour-and-40-minute flight took place over Washington state. The flight was conducted under a special airworthiness certificate granted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. During the flight, the two pilots performed multiple takeoffs and landings as well as other maneuvers that allowed them to feel the airplane’s characteristics. The pilots also gained experience with other 787 flight-deck features, including larger display screens, dual head-up displays and dual electronic flight bag.