The ecoDemonstrator Program is a Boeing research program, which has used a series of specially modified aircraft to develop and test aviation technologies designed to improve fuel economy and reduce the noise and ecological footprint of airliners. the program utilizes a Boeing 777-212(ER) with 2 TRENT892 powerplants.
History:
The aircraft was originally delivered to Singapore Airlines in 2002, and flew most recently for [. It wears a livery celebrating the 10th anniversary of the EcoDemonstrator program. Boeing implied that this aircraft will operate as the EcoDemonstrator test aircraft until 2024. The company stated that the six-month 2022 program would demonstrate 30 new technologies,
- the use of a 30% SAF blend
- disinfection of water from sinks for reuse in toilet flushing
- weight reduction through 3D printed parts
- noise reduction techniques
- vortex generators which retract during cruise
- head-worn head-up display
- fire-fighting system that does not use Halon
- environmentally-friendly galley cooler refrigerant.
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It would be absolutely amazing to see this beautiful Boeing 777 in the simulator as its one of the most unique Boeing 777’s out there. The aircraft itself carries a ton of history as one of Boeing’s many design breakthroughs as a way to increase fuel economy and reduce the ecological footprint of airliners across the globe