Thursday, March 15, 2012

787-881 "Dreamliner" departs Long Beach

The Boeing 787-881 "Dreamliner" departed Long Beach Airport (LGB/KLGB) this morning at 09:50 PST bound for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC/KSLC). The aircraft spent a day and a half here at the Boeing facilities giving local employees and politicians a close-up look at the new airplane. California Governor Gerry Brown even stopped by to see the aircraft.

It was really nice to see this bird here at Long Beach Airport and I sure hope it won't be the last! 

 Taxies on "Lima" towards a Rwy 30 departure.
 A nice look at the Rolls Royce / Trent 1000 engines.
 Rolling on Rwy 30 for takeoff bound for Salt Lake City.
 Rotates from Rwy 30.
"Positive Climb, Gear Up!"

(Photos by Michael Carter)

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