1 min readBy Paul Thompson
Nose To Tail: American Airlines To Reportedly Replace Windows On Older Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Passengers pressing buttons ignore that it can take a minute for the electrochromic panes to go from bright to dark.
By Paul ThompsonZimbabwe
When the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was introduced over 20 years ago, self-dimming passenger windows were among its many innovative features. With the touch of a button, a passenger could make the light coming through their windows grow darker or brighter. This new feature replaced traditional flat shades that the seat occupant would raise or lower.
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- 55 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 17, 2026
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- Paul Thompson
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- Simple Flying