Fliers Breathe Easier in 2008
Many fliers have experienced the dry, poorly oxygenated airflow on airplanes. It's not unbelievable that passengers would want to bring masks on board to filter out the filthy air in effort to prevent them from catching a cold. No wonder airplanes make us sleepy. There's very little oxygen in the air!
The creator of the Boeing 787 finally heard the cries of the people and decided to act on it. Much research was done and a decision made to make a new model the Dreamliner, a new long-range, mid-size jet scheduled to begin running in 2008. This new airplane will have the capacity to hold around 300 passengers and will contain more oxygen and humidity with less pollutants. This will make a much easier, more breathable flight for most fliers.
Normally, air comes from the inside of the jet engines which is then cooled and sometimes filtered through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters which then circulates inside the cabin. Because of the circulation within the cabin, you are basically breathing everyone else's air, including those who are sick. Not only that, but not all airplanes are equipped with filters. Only 75% have filters which capture bacteria, pollen, dust, and other kinds of contaminates. The other 25% of older planes have not been required to update their systems.
The new 787 system will be completely restructured. Currently the humidity in airplanes in 4% to keep costs down, but the new model will be able to give off 15% humidity because the air will be coming directly from the outside rather than the engine. Also, the cabin air pressure will be adjustable by the crew depending on the numbers of passengers. It will be possible to make it feel like you are flying at 6, 000 feet altitude rather than 8,000. Consequently, there will be 8% more oxygen being absorbed into the blood, making people feel a lot better.
Airlines are already crazy about the dreamliner. Approximately 400 have already been ordered. The new jet will be more efficient in that it will be lighter, faster, and cheaper than its competitors. On longer flights of 8 or more hours, occupants are expected to feel much more refreshed upon arrival. Comfort obviously makes a huge difference!
The creator of the Boeing 787 finally heard the cries of the people and decided to act on it. Much research was done and a decision made to make a new model the Dreamliner, a new long-range, mid-size jet scheduled to begin running in 2008. This new airplane will have the capacity to hold around 300 passengers and will contain more oxygen and humidity with less pollutants. This will make a much easier, more breathable flight for most fliers.
Normally, air comes from the inside of the jet engines which is then cooled and sometimes filtered through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters which then circulates inside the cabin. Because of the circulation within the cabin, you are basically breathing everyone else's air, including those who are sick. Not only that, but not all airplanes are equipped with filters. Only 75% have filters which capture bacteria, pollen, dust, and other kinds of contaminates. The other 25% of older planes have not been required to update their systems.
The new 787 system will be completely restructured. Currently the humidity in airplanes in 4% to keep costs down, but the new model will be able to give off 15% humidity because the air will be coming directly from the outside rather than the engine. Also, the cabin air pressure will be adjustable by the crew depending on the numbers of passengers. It will be possible to make it feel like you are flying at 6, 000 feet altitude rather than 8,000. Consequently, there will be 8% more oxygen being absorbed into the blood, making people feel a lot better.
Airlines are already crazy about the dreamliner. Approximately 400 have already been ordered. The new jet will be more efficient in that it will be lighter, faster, and cheaper than its competitors. On longer flights of 8 or more hours, occupants are expected to feel much more refreshed upon arrival. Comfort obviously makes a huge difference!
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