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Sometimes, an airliner has teething problems. It's hardly a new concept; airliners are often the epitome of cutting edge technologies, often trying new concepts and hardware to give them an edge against the competition. As such, occasional kinks have to be ironed out. It's simply the way things go, sometimes.

The 787 was designed to be Boeing's most efficient airliner to date, and used many new approaches to attain that goal. 20% more efficient than the 767, one of the best known features of this long-ranged, mid-sized wide body jet (other than a rather dramatic wing flex) is a higher reliance on electricity to power it's systems. Of course, why that distinguishing feature of the Dreamliner is because of the problems that have been encountered. At least once, the entire 787 fleet was grounded while a fix to the battery system was developed .

But fixed it was, and the Dreamliner is back in the air reclaiming it's reputation. That's why I chose this particular image of...

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...