Boeing Aeroplanes

Boeing PLANES!!! My favourite commercial airline manufacturer. Boeing's toughest competitor is the Airbus. Recently with the existence of A380-800, it has begun to shake the business of Boeing. Hahaha. but nevertheless Boeing also did something to turnover their current condition. Before I go there, let me show you Boeing planes that is used by major airlines around the world such as MAS, SIA, United Airways, British Airways, Thai Airways, Eathad Airways and bla bla bla. So many la

Currently Boeing's oldest plane that is still in service is the Boeing 737-400 but recently the have modify it into a newer version (meaning, put more equipments and not modifying the shape of it) which is the B737-800. B737 is normally used for domestic flight which means it fly for a short distance like from KL to north of Bangkok max. This is because its a small plane therefore its fuel capacity will also be small. Furthermore, this plane is also light. Turbulence and bad weather will also shake this plane. hahaha

B737 from Air Asia and MAS parking sideways

Next will be the Boeing 777. This plane has earn lots of record round the world. First record will be the first plane ever to be design fully using computer and not a single drawing on paper. Secondly, its the first plane in aviation history to have fully computerized fight control (Auto takeoff and auto landing), thirdly, its the first commercial plane with twin engine that can travel round the globe with only one stop for refueling. Forth, it is the 1st plane to have actually implement the refuse takeoff (RTO) brakes that will give them an emergency break if there is a problem while taking off. This plane was built with 6 tires on each side for a better braking system compare to their normal 4 wheel planes.
The B777 has various series such as the B777-300 and the B777-200. Some even come with a ER and LR at the back of their name. ER means Extended Range and LR stands for Longer Range. This plane did give the pilots lots of ease when flying but pilots still take it seriously when coming to flying just in case the computer betray them. hahaha. B777 is about twice the size of B737 and is widely use round the world mainly SIA, their smallest plane are actually B777 . Can you believe it.

B777-300ER from SIA

Not to forget, Boeing planes since the B737 are getting heavier. Therefor their planes are not really effected by the turbulence especially this B777 because it has a super steady wings.


Next will be the Boeing 747-400 series. This plane i'm sure many people have heard of it before. It was the biggest plane in the world before the A380 appear. It was also known as the jumbo jet. A plane that has 4 engines and could fly round the world without fear. Quite hard to fly aslo this plane. Its too big. hahaha

Boeing 747-400 from MAS

Can see the difference form here

Lastly the latest Boeing product, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.


Built to compete with A380. Has a very advance equipment like the B777 but this plane has also a technology that allows the passenger not to suffer jet lag (long distance travel) which is called the LED moonlighting. It is design to help our body clock to adjust to the time zone changes. This plane is also the first plane with its body is made up with more than 50% carbon composite materials. The B787 has a big window by its side ways like a picture window in a sky.

LED moonlighting on the ceiling

With high tech cabin will come with high tech cockpit. B787 flight deck is one of the most advance cockpit seen in aviation industry. The computer will display every single information that is necessary when needed on a 15" monitor and will auto hide information when not needed. Some important information will be displayed on the Heads-up Projection Screen which is located at the fornt of the window. Furthermore, the plane could detect turbulence ahead and it will change its direction or change of flight path in milliseconds . The radar equipped on that plane could detect more than 320 miles ahead. This helps the pilot to see the weather in front and at the same time allows the pilot to make decision to change the flight route. This is to ensure the flight is always smooth right from the beginning till the end.

Look at the screens, So big.

A view of the cockpit

This plane has three series which are B787-3, B787-8, B787-9. Boeing seems to build this plane in Japanbecause most of its hardware are from Japan. Not sure with the performance of this plane yet because its still new. Unlike the A380 which has already got lots of complains =D. Dun really like Airbus. =D

PS : Plane seats and capacity varies from different airlines