The latest issue of Boeing’s AERO Magazine, Boeing’s technical publication for airline customers, has been posted on the Boeing web site and is available for download here: Download Boeing Aero Magazine
This issue contains articles on:
The cross-model commonality and operational improvements that Boeing designed into the 747 — 800 while incorporating technology from the 787. The aircraft includes a new flight management computer system, electronic checklists, airport moving map, and environmental control system. The redesign weighing includes advanced technology airfoils, fly by wire spoilers and outboard ailerons.
Operating the 747 — 800 existing airports taking advantage of the fact that most of today’s major airports are designed largely based on the critical dimensions of the 747 — 400. Since the 747 — 800 retains many of the 747 — 400 key dimensions most runways and taxiway widths should be compatible with the new 747 — 800.
Boeing has introduced a new fleet reliability tool to enable airlines to find improvements and gain efficiency.
Airline operators often contact Boeing requesting information on whether commercial tools and equipment from different vendors or with different part numbers are equivalent to those that are listed in the Boeing aircraft maintenance manuals. The article discusses Boeing’s position and the regulatory requirements and determining the equivalency of commercial tools and equipment.
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