Innovation in commercial aircraft: the 787 Dreamliner cabin: the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is revolutionizing the flying experience with its innovative interior design. The innovations in the 787 passenger cabin are a direct result of Boeing's deep engagement with passenger research

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is revolutionizing the passenger travel experience with radical innovations in the airplane interior. These innovations are the direct result of an unprecedented focus on airplane passengers during the design research phase, rather than relying mainly on information and gui...

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Published inResearch technology management Vol. 53; no. 6; p. 24
Main Author Emery, Blake
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.11.2010
Subjects
Aerospace industry
Air travel
Aircraft industry
Airline passengers
Business creativity
Design and construction
Fighter planes
Innovations
United States
United States
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Summary:The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is revolutionizing the passenger travel experience with radical innovations in the airplane interior. These innovations are the direct result of an unprecedented focus on airplane passengers during the design research phase, rather than relying mainly on information and guidance from airlines. Blake Emery describes the unprecedented passenger research that led to the development of the innovative interior, explains the findings from this research, and highlights some of the key innovations in the 787 passenger cabin. The article concludes with a discussion of lessons learned and important reminders for those engaged in the process of innovation.
ISSN:0895-6308
1930-0166