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Posted: 15 Oct 2011 | 3:45 pm

A long anticipated sight in Asia's skies, this being the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is now a reality.

Japan's ANA has put the revolutionary aircraft into service.

Notable innovations makes this the first widebody aircraft made of lightweight composite and ushers in a new era for the industry.

Thai Airways currently has eight Dreamliner's on the way which will come into service in three years.

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Sounds overly optimistic, that plane has yet to prove whether it delivers the promises made? If it is anything like the numerous delivery times promised over the last 3 years it will turn out to be a lame duck.

Eric, 16 Oct 2011 | 1:51 pm

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