Dream Comes True for Two at Paris Air Show

Dream Comes True for Two at Paris Air Show Notwithstanding the summer rains which were quite heavy on the first day itself at the 50th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget exhibition centre from June 17 to 23, Air India and Qatar Airways made impact with the display of new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The giant birds were nicely parked on a large space at the world's prestigious Air Show. They attracted the attention of large visitors In fact, the Dreamliner display at Paris was first of its kind in any air show and was significant considering that the aircraft was grounded in January by carriers worldwide due to faulty batteries. "These batteries have been replaced with the new ones and necessary certifications have been obtained. Other teething problems too have been resolved", said the company sources at the Paris Air Show. Many carriers around the world including Air India have started re-flying the planes. AI at present has six aircraft and eight more aircraft are expected to be inducted by December this year. The carrier had placed orders for 27 such planes in January 2006. On the other hand QA took delivery of its sixth Dreamliner directly from Seattle to the show venue. The airliner had unveiled its Dreamliner at the world’s largest aviation event, Farnborough Air Show in Hampshire, UK in July 2012. The showcasing of the flying capabilities was the need of the hour not just for Boeing but as well as for airlines involved to clear the doubts over its safe flying. Touted as the next generation flying machine, Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the latest acquisitions for both the airlines and is expected to shore up the fortunes of AI as the aircraft is fuel efficient and is armed with new technology. The QA is equally excited as it is preparing to announce new routes for the summer passengers of the Middle East. The aircraft features luxurious business class suites. "It has been comfortable flying experience" for most of the flying passengers including this writer.