1. What is the typical business class layout in 787?
a) 3-2-3
b) 3-3-3
c) 2-2-2
d) 2-4-2
Explanation: The typical business class layout in a 777 is 2-2-2. The typical economy class layout is 3-3-3. Some airlines may also have a 3-4-3 economy layout.
2. The 787 is __________ composite by volume.
a) 5%
b) 80%
c) 8%
d) 50%
Explanation: The Boeing 787 is 80% composite by volume. Other materials used in the aircraft are aluminium and titanium.
3. The 787 shares a common type rating with the 777.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: True. The Boeing 787 shares a common type rating with the relatively larger Boeing 777. It allows qualified pilots to operate both aircraft models.
4. The 787-8 has a typical capacity of __________ passengers.
a) 164
b) 650
c) 350
d) 242
Explanation: The Boeing 787-8 has a typical capacity of 242 passengers. The aircraft was targeted to replace the Boeing 767-200ER and -300ER.
5. What of the following is not a 787 variant?
a) 787-3
b) 787-8
c) 787-9
d) 787-10
Explanation: The 787-3 is not a 787 variant. The short-range 787-3 was cancelled in 2010.However, 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 are all 787 variants and are in commercial service.
6. Which of the following airlines was the launch customer of the 787-10?
a) Air Canada
b) Singapore Airlines
c) Vistara
d) Emirates
Explanation: Singapore Airlines was the launch customer of the 787-10. It took delivery of the aircraft on 25 March 2018. The aircraft began commercial service on 3 April 2018.
7. The 787 offers a range of __________
a) 3,355 nautical miles
b) 70,355 nautical miles
c) 755 nautical miles
d) 7,355 nautical miles
Explanation: The 787 offers a range of 7,355 nautical miles, which is approximately 13,621 km. The 787-8 was the first 787 variant to enter service in 2011.
8. What is the maximum takeoff weight of the 787-9?
a) 54,500 pounds
b) 5, 45,000 pounds
c) 545 pounds
d) 5,450 pounds
Explanation: The maximum take-off weight of the 787-9 is 54,500 pounds. The aircraft offers a higher maximum take-off weight as compared to the 787-8.
9. The 747 is a __________
a) Twinjet
b) Monojet
c) Quadjet
d) Trijet
Explanation: The 747 is a quadjet, which means the aircraft is powered by 4 jet engines, thus the name quadjet. The aircraft is available in passenger, freighter, and other versions.
10. When was the maiden flight of the 747?
a) 9 February 1969
b) 9 February 1999
c) 9 February 1960
d) 9 February 1989
Explanation: The 747 first flew on 9 February 1969. The aircraft was the first wide body airline produced and was referred as Jumbo Jet.