United Airlines announces special livery for its 787 fleet

United Airlines has announced that the carriers first 787 will sport a special livery that will eventually be seen on their entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The new livery was inspired by the Dreamliner livery and is the carriers’s way of celebrating the two company’s long history together.

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I have to say though, that the special livery is somewhat disappointing to me as I had hoped that United would do something really spectacular for its first 787.

The cabin colors will feature blues and grays, which is consistent with the carriers current fleet. United will also debut a new in-flight entertainment system on the 787 fleet that according to the carrier will offer, “more intuitive browsing and more filtering options.”

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United, in preparation for its first 787 delivery has installed a full-flight simulator at its Houston base and has commenced pilot, flight attendant, and mechanic training.

Following the first delivery scheduled for September, the carrier will perform a number of operational tests prior to putting the 787 into service. The carrier hopes to have 787's in the fleet before years end.