A Year Late, My Wish Comes True - 787 Coming To Oshkosh!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:55AM 
(click pic to enlarge) Not sure which one, but a 787 will be coming to OSH11! (Boeing)
You might know that I put out a rather passionate plea to Boeing to bring the 787 to Oshkosh 2010, and I even drew up the sweet EAA paint scheme version below just to show how much it meant to me. Well, no surprise, but my desire for the world's most advanced airliner to be on display at Oshkosh last year was apparently overridden by some perceived need to run a commercial aircraft business effectively. Whatever. But as you know, good things come to those who wait... and the EAA has just announced that Boeing will be bring a 787 to Oshkosh 2011. I must say I am very pleased.
Here are some of the details straight from the EAA press release:
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (June 15, 2011) — EAA and AirVenture chairman Tom Poberezny confirmed today that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is scheduled to make a landmark appearance at EAA AirVenture 2011 on Friday, July 29, giving aviation enthusiasts a glimpse into the next generation of commercial airliners.
“We’re proud and excited that Boeing recognizes the significance of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the global aviation community,” Poberezny said. “This represents two significant firsts – the first time anywhere that aviation enthusiasts can tour the 787 and the first public showcase of the 787 in North America.”
For one day only, attendees can tour the Boeing 787 Dreamliner while it is on static display on ConocoPhillips Plaza and witness it in flight during its arrival and departure. It is scheduled to arrive at 9:30 a.m. on July 29 and depart following that day’s afternoon air show, at approximately 6 p.m.
No word yet on whether Boeing will spring for the cool EAA paint that I've so graciously put on display here once again. I'm guessing that would just be too much to ask for, especially since it's part of my retro EAA logo initiative. Ultimately, I do feel compelled to say: Thank you Boeing and thank you EAA for bringing the 787 to the people : )
(click pic to enlarge) My retro EAA paint scheme concept for the Boeing 787 from 2010
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Which one? Looks like it'll be the very first one...