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Here's a first look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that will connect Europe and Australia

It's been fun Qantas Dreamliner!

Here's a first look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that will connect Europe and Australia

After more than five hours in the air, we arrive in Honolulu where a welcoming party awaited us. This is where my journey with the Qantas Dreamliner ended. As I head back to New York, the Dreamliner continued on to Sydney.

After more than five hours in the air, we arrive in Honolulu where a welcoming party awaited us. This is where my journey with the Qantas Dreamliner ended. As I head back to New York, the Dreamliner continued on to Sydney.

One of the many perks of the Dreamliner is a cabin that's pressurized to mimic conditions at 6,000 feet of altitude instead of 8,000 feet. This along with greater cabin humidity and better air filtration, the aircraft is designed to give you a more pleasant flight.

One of the many perks of the Dreamliner is a cabin that

I also played around with the electronic tinting windows. Even with the sun blocked out, passengers can still see the horizon.

I also played around with the electronic tinting windows. Even with the sun blocked out, passengers can still see the horizon.

I also checked out Dreamliner's economy cabin. After all, this is where the bulk of its passengers will spend their time. I found myself impressed by the 32-inch seat pitch, supportive seat cushions, and generous recline. In addition, there are several innovative features like a fold out shelf with USB plug for smartphones and tablets.

I also checked out Dreamliner

With that said, the delivery flight was also a working flight. Australia TV crews were up and about shooting footage of the aircraft. Here's they're congregated in the premium economy cabin. I spent some time during the flight speaking with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce on a broad spectrum of topics. More on this later.

With that said, the delivery flight was also a working flight. Australia TV crews were up and about shooting footage of the aircraft. Here

Qantas also offered special pajamas by Martin Grant, designed especially for the delivery flight. Seen here model by Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans. In November, Evans will become the new CEO of Australian low-cost airline Jetstar.

Qantas also offered special pajamas by Martin Grant, designed especially for the delivery flight. Seen here model by Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans. In November, Evans will become the new CEO of Australian low-cost airline Jetstar.

When not gorging myself with food, I explored the Qantas in-flight entertainment system. The menus were intuitively placed while the sliding function proved to be quick and precise.

When not gorging myself with food, I explored the Qantas in-flight entertainment system. The menus were intuitively placed while the sliding function proved to be quick and precise.

There was also selections of fruit and cheeses available in the rear galley.

There was also selections of fruit and cheeses available in the rear galley.

The flight also offered a variety of sweets and desserts.

The flight also offered a variety of sweets and desserts.

I went with the rib eye steak with wasabi butter, greens, and potato gratin. The steak with tender and juice while the wasabi butter added a delightful kick.

I went with the rib eye steak with wasabi butter, greens, and potato gratin. The steak with tender and juice while the wasabi butter added a delightful kick.

There were three options available for the main course. There's the wild mushroom with soft polenta or the Chilean sea bass.

There were three options available for the main course. There

For the entree, it was either buffalo mozzarella with char-grilled radicchio and hazelnuts or spot prawns with grilled chorizo, manzanilla olives and herb salad. I went with the prawns.

For the entree, it was either buffalo mozzarella with char-grilled radicchio and hazelnuts or spot prawns with grilled chorizo, manzanilla olives and herb salad. I went with the prawns.

To start, we open with a plate consisting of piquillo peppers and anchovies, Dungeness crab with pea guacamole, and steak tartare with potato chips. The ingredients were all fresh and the flavors featured an Asian influence.

To start, we open with a plate consisting of piquillo peppers and anchovies, Dungeness crab with pea guacamole, and steak tartare with potato chips. The ingredients were all fresh and the flavors featured an Asian influence.

Time for meal service with the crew from Rockpool; celebrity chef and Qantas food guru Neil Perry's restaurant empire.

Time for meal service with the crew from Rockpool; celebrity chef and Qantas food guru Neil Perry

The fluorescent orange cocktail was a bit sweet for my taste, but an overall pleasant experience considering tequila was involved.

The fluorescent orange cocktail was a bit sweet for my taste, but an overall pleasant experience considering tequila was involved.

Shortly after takeoff, drink service begins. For the delivery flight, Qantas came up with special called, you guessed it, Great Southern Land.

Shortly after takeoff, drink service begins. For the delivery flight, Qantas came up with special called, you guessed it, Great Southern Land.

We make our war across the Pacific Northwest before encountering vastness of the ocean.

We make our war across the Pacific Northwest before encountering vastness of the ocean.

Shortly after everyone settles in and polished off a glass of bubbly, the flight departs. The Dreamliner powers effortlessly down the runway with Captain Lisa Norman at the controls, seen here with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.

Shortly after everyone settles in and polished off a glass of bubbly, the flight departs. The Dreamliner powers effortlessly down the runway with Captain Lisa Norman at the controls, seen here with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.

Today, we are headed from Paine Field, the airport attached to the Boeing facility to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Today, we are headed from Paine Field, the airport attached to the Boeing facility to Honolulu, Hawaii.

In front of me is a 16-inch infotainment screen.

In front of me is a 16-inch infotainment screen.

There's an NBA amount of legroom here. The seat will convert to an 80-inch bed.

There

Roasted macadamia nuts and Champagne, it's a 2006 Taittinger to be specific.

Roasted macadamia nuts and Champagne, it

As soon as I sit down, the service begins.

As soon as I sit down, the service begins.

Here's my seat, 11E. It's one of 42 business class seats on board the plane. Qantas opted not to include a first class cabin. Although Joyce argues that the plane's business class seats are on par with many first class products.

Here

After going through security, I make my way down the jetbridge. Time to get on the plane.

After going through security, I make my way down the jetbridge. Time to get on the plane.

The Dreamliner awaits.

The Dreamliner awaits.

Looking out over the tarmac, I see two US Air Force KC46s and two 787s awaiting delivery.

Looking out over the tarmac, I see two US Air Force KC46s and two 787s awaiting delivery.

However, this isn't just any airport. It's Boeing's delivery center in Everett, Washington. There is where airlines, governments, and the insanely wealthy pick up the wide-body Boeing jets they ordered.

However, this isn

As we arrive at the terminal, the Dreamliner is being loaded with food and fuel.

As we arrive at the terminal, the Dreamliner is being loaded with food and fuel.

Here it is. The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enter the Qantas fleet.

Here it is. The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enter the Qantas fleet.

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