Scoot’s first 787-9 Dreamliner taking shape in Seattle

09 Oct 2014  2041 | Business & Trade Fairs

SINGAPORE - Scoot’s first 787-9 Dreamliner undergoing final assembly at Boeing, is progressing well since the process started a few weeks ago.

The major 787 fuselage components have now been joined to reveal the distinctive, streamlined look of the Dreamliner.

Said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot, “Seeing our first 787 as one complete structure is a further reminder that delivery isn’t too far away. Anticipation is certainly building within Scoot, and we can’t wait to see our first 787, dubbed “Dream Start”, in the bright and cheerful Scoot livery, and to soon introduce greater comfort, better amenities and continued fantastic value fares to our guests.”

Scoot’s 787 Milestones:
With the major 787 components coming together it marks another significant moment in the series of milestones leading to the delivery of Scoot’s Dreamliner in December 2014.

October 2012: Scoot signs order to acquire 20 Boeing 787 aircraft

June 2013: Scoot selects Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine to power 787 fleet

September 2014: Scoot starts 787 pilot training in Singapore
: Scoot’s first 787 enters production in Seattle, USA

October 2014: Scoot’s Japan-built fuselage section blessed at a traditional Shinto ceremony in Nagoya, Japan

More milestones are coming soon, including:
December 2014: Unveiling of Scoot’s Roll-Royce Trent 1000 engine built in Singapore
: Delivery of Scoot’s 1st 787
: Arrival of Scoot’s 787 in Singapore

January 2015: First commercial flight of Scoot’s 787

sourced:traveldailynews.asia 

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