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The 787 full-flight simulator shown here is one of two located at the Boeing Flight Services Seattle training campus. There are eight 787 training suites at five Boeing campuses -- Seattle, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai and London Gatwick.The 787 full-flight simulator includes dual heads-up displays (HUD) and Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). The simulator is designed to train pilots to become proficient in visual maneuvers, instrument landing system (ILS) and non-ILS approaches, missed approaches using integrated approach navigation, non-normal procedures with emphasis on those affecting handling characteristics, and wind shear and rejected takeoff training.
Amidst much fanfare, Air India's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched at the IGI airport, New Delhi on Wednesday. Ending a four-year wait, Air India has become the fifth airline to receive the fuel-efficient and eco-friendly aircraft. The Boeing 787 aircraft is made of composite materials. Its newly-developed engine and advanced flight technologies make it highly fuel-efficient. The plane can fly up to 16,000 km non-stop. Click through the slideshow to know more about the 787 Dreamliner.