Boeing to debut 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough 2010

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight-test airplane, ZA003, will touch down at Farnborough on 18 July and will remain on static display through mid-day 20 July. The aircraft will be open for tours on 19-20 July.

Boeing is using ZA003 to test and certify seats, galleys and associated cabin safety and comfort systems, among other test points.

Boeing's exhibit at the show will focus on unmanned systems and will include the international debut of the recently unveiled Phantom Ray demonstrator, the A160 Hummingbird and the Unmanned Little Bird. The Boeing Unmanned Systems Display will showcase more than a dozen products, including the new Integrator and the ScanEagle Compressed Carriage.

During the show's daily flying demonstration, Boeing will demonstrate the capabilities of its multi-role F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter. The company and its customers will display several other systems, including the air show debut of the 737-based Peace Eagle airborne early warning and control platform for the Turkish Air Force. Visitors also will see the C-17 Globemaster III military transport; the F-15E Eagle fighter jet; and the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter. Qatar Airways will also display its newest Boeing 777-300ER.

The Farnborough International Airshow takes place in Farnborough, UK, on 19-25 July.