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Boeing 787 Dreamliner will start its US run at Logan

The fuel-efficient Dreamliner is making it feasible for airlines to try new long-haul flights. For Boeing, there’s a lot riding on the plane’s inaugural US route, Boston-to-Tokyo.

The long-awaited 787 Dreamliner, which Japan Airlines starts flying next month between Boston and Tokyo - the 787’s first US route - is the reason passengers will be able to fly nonstop from Logan International Airport to Asia for the first time. Made of durable, lightweight carbon composites and powered by electric engines, the 787 is the most fuel efficient plane of its size.

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… carbon fiber reinforced plastic and powered by electric engines, That's "…General Electric engines,"

I see all sorts of features, like dimming windows and air filters, but I don't see bigger seats... You want me to have a good experience? Make the seat fit a human.

I retired on the B-757. Galley in the back and restrooms spaced perfectly. The only thing wrong with that sweet airplane was once the aft door was closed you couldn't get a galley door open because of the slide on the door. Ooops no bloody mary's for that group of passengers. Loved that airplane. When this article said "inside" I wanted to see the inside. I still fly frequently as a passenger and my biggest complaint is "the seats". They are uncomfortable, too small and at 68 years of age now, can hardly walk when I get to my destination. Did the designer computer take the seats into consideration? Hope so. Also if back then we acted like the flight attendants do today we would be out of a job.