Boeing Dreamliner's first US flight touches down at Chicago O'Hare after three years of delays

Passengers cheered when the historic flight landed in Chicago

Boeing has sold 800 jets to airlines around the world



United Airlines' inaugural flight of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has touched down at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

United is the first U.S. airline to get Boeing's newest plane. United CEO Jeff Smisek was on Sunday's flight from Houston to Chicago and called the 787 the 'world's leading airplane'.

The landing was greeted by cheers from passengers, including some aviation enthusiasts who said they wanted to be part of a historic event.

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Touchdown: A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner receives a ceremonial wash as it arrives at O'Hare international Airport in Chicago in November

Come fly with me: The Dreamliner made its inaugural flight in November

Sky's the limit! The first class cabin features larger windows, special lighting and filtered air throughout the plane



Welcome aboard! An upgraded video screen on the back of a seat shows off the menu screen to some of its entertainment features that passengers are desperate to use themselves Power up: In addition to the touchscreen entertainment displays on the seatbacks are USB ports, seen bottom right, for charging electronic accessories Grand tour: Members of the media tour the rest of the Boeing 787's cabin aimed to meet its passengers ultimate comfort, in November

It was a long time coming, as Boeing recently started delivering the jets after more than three years of delays.

More than 800 have been sold to airlines around the world, which Boeing has said will be more fuel efficient than comparable jets and more comfortable for passengers.



In July, debris from a brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner's engine sparked a fire at a South Carolina airport causing the airport to temporarily shut down.

The metal debris sparked a blaze with responding emergency crews having to close the Charleston International Airport for more than an hour.

Cushy pad: Leaving no detail missing sleeping quarters for the flight crew are pictured

Landing: More than 800 planes have been sold to airlines around the world

Excitement: Passengers wait to board a 787 Dreamliner aircraft after it landed at Chicago O'Hare in November

At the helm: Pilots on board the 787 Dreamliner which is touted to be more fuel efficient than any other similar plane

An incident in February this year, saw Boeing report signs of 'delamination' occurring on a support structure in the Dreamliner's rear fuselage, launching an inspection.

Delamination occurs when repeated stress causes laminated composite materials to begin to separate.

Boeing responded by examining assembled Dreamliners for similar signs of stress while insisting their jets were all safe.

All smiles: First officer, Cpt. Cliff Pittman talks to the media inside the cockpit as United Airlines prepares its first scheduled North American commercial Boeing 787 flight in November

Ready for liftoff: Seen preparing to take off the aircraft sits with more than 200 customers on board

Bugs worked out: The Dreamliner, seen after taking off on Nov. 4, has faced a slew of troubles including with its support structure on the rear fuselage and an engine fire

Flight status: Seen headed to Chicago, it's been a long time coming after three years of delays for the Dreamliners

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