Collier Trophy til B787

Denne amerikanske utmerkelsen har tidligere gått til bl.a. Sikorsky S-92A, et helikopter som etter min mening er feilkonstruert. B787 har som kjent vært inne til minor re-designs, men blir forhåpentligvis en verdig vinner av trofeet.

COLLIER TROPHY GOES TO 787
The Boeing 787 was chosen for the 2011 Robert J. Collier Trophy, which honors the "greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America," the National Aeronautic Association announced on Tuesday. The jet was one of four finalists for the award, along with the Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy, the Gamera human-powered helicopter, and Pipistrel's Taurus G4 electric-powered airplane. "We were very pleased with this year's slate of nominations -- all of them were impressive, inspirational, and innovative, and certainly represent the future of aviation and aerospace," said Walter Boyne, NAA chairman. "We congratulate Boeing on their great accomplishment with the 787." The mid-size, long-range, fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner was certified last year. More...