Boeing 787 Dreamliner to visit Manchester Airport
Plane spotters will be able to see one of the world's most luxurious aircrafts when it lands in Manchester.
The Boeing 787
The 787 Dreamliner will make a pitstop at Manchester Airport as part of its global tour.
The Dreamliner has a special cabin with windows that can be dimmed and it can hold more than 250 passengers.
At more than 55 feet tall and with a wingspan of 197ft, it is one of the biggest planes in the world.
The LED lighting changes in the cabin throughout the day to mimic the movement of the sun.
Its green technology also means that the air in the cabin is cleaner.
For passengers who get sick, the Boeing 787 uses a special technology which reduces motion sickness.
The plane will come to Manchester on April 23 after starting its journey in Seattle.
It will first stop at Heathrow, then Manchester, before heading on a tour of Europe and flying back across the Atlantic on its DreamTour.
By the time it finishes its world tour, the plane is expected to have had more than 44,500 visitors.
Larry Loftis, from Boeing, said: "The Dream Tour has provided us with a great platform to show customers just what the team has achieved with the 787.
"It's an honour to showcase this airplane as we bring it around the world."
Andrew Harrison, Chief Operating Officer for the Manchester Airports Group, said: "The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been long awaited at this airport so this will be exciting to finally see it here in Manchester.
"It is able to fly long distances with excellent fuel economy, so we are naturally delighted that Boeing has recognised the strategic importance that Manchester Airport will play in the roll out of this special aircraft but we are also keen to show the scope it will provide to the wider region in the development of long haul services.
"I'm sure I won't be the only one watching it land for the first time on north west soil and it will receive a warm Manchester welcome."
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