Boeing reveals first Dreamliner interior

Boeing recently revealed the first interior layout for the Dreamliner on its third test-flight aircraft.

The plane was equipped with a partial interior that offered a look at some of the features and provisions that will be available to passengers.

Arches have been installed in the 787 to provide a unique welcome onto the aircraft, along with larger luggage bins and lavatories, a "dynamic" lighting scheme and electronic window shades with adjustable transparency.

The interior of the third test-flight Dreamliner was also equipped with instrumentation racks, engineer workstations and other components.

Tom Galantowicz, Boeing's director of 787 interior, said the plane had been specially configured to assess passenger experience elements.

He added: "Our engineers and flight-test team use a disciplined process to certify the various elements of the interior and conduct airplane-level verifications.

"Our team is making great progress and is looking forward to getting this airplane in the air later this month."

The Dreamliner is set to be delivered to its first corporate customer in the fourth quarter of this year.

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Air New Zealand are among the carriers that have placed orders for the plane.

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