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波音夢想客機(Boeing Dreamliner) ????多年來,民用航空領域里的創新步伐非常緩慢。乘客可能會發現更加舒適的座椅或者維珍美國航空(Virgin America)班機上新潮的情調照明(mood lighting),但大的改進少之又少。這就是波音787夢想客機激動人心的原因。這種客機的能效比競爭對手高出20%,50%的機身由輕型混合材料建造,可以飛得更遠更快。乘客還將發現其他改進,包括:面積更大、使用電致變色玻璃、可對陽光和可見性進行5級調控的窗戶,以及合二為一以容納輪椅的可變換廁所。雖然夢想客機之前因為安全擔憂而被停飛,但它可能將再次飛上藍天,使飛行變得前所未有地舒適。 |
Boeing Dreamliner ????For years, innovations on the commercial aviation front were slow to come. Passengers would notice somewhat more comfortable seating or, in Virgin America's case, snazzy mood lighting, but big improvements were few and far between. Which is why Boeing's 787 Dreamliner seemed like an exciting prospect. It's 20% more fuel efficient than the competition, with 50% of its body constructed from lightweight composite materials, allowing longer, faster flights. Passengers will also notice improvements like larger windows that use electrochromism-based glass to adjust five levels of sunlight and visibility, as well as convertible lavatories that allow two units to transform into one wheelchair-accessible facility. Although the plane was previously grounded due to safety concerns, it's likely to return to service again and make flying more comfortable than it's ever been. |