IATA 789ICAO B789

Boeing 787-9

Boeing

TravelerPulse profile

Long-range widebody built for efficiency and passenger comfort.

First flight

2013

Category

Wide-body jet

Seating

~296 (typical 2-class)

Range

14,140 km

Engines

Two high-bypass turbofans; GE GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Status

In production

The Boeing 787-9 is the stretched variant of the 787 Dreamliner family, offering greater passenger capacity and range than the baseline 787-8. It entered service in 2014 and quickly became a preferred choice for long-haul international routes due to its fuel efficiency and advanced composite construction. The aircraft's fuselage is approximately 6 metres longer than the 787-8, accommodating around 296 passengers in a typical two-class layout. Its composite airframe, quieter engines, and improved cabin pressurisation and humidity levels contribute to a more comfortable passenger experience compared to earlier-generation widebodies. The 787-9 has proven commercially successful, attracting orders from airlines worldwide seeking to open new point-to-point long-haul routes that would be uneconomical with larger aircraft. It competes directly with the Airbus A350-900 in the long-range widebody market segment.

Notable operators

Major operators include United Airlines, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines.

Notable facts

›Approximately 50% of the airframe by weight is made from composite materials.
›The 787-9 is about 6.1 metres longer than the baseline 787-8.
›Air New Zealand was the launch customer, entering service in July 2014.
›Cabin windows are larger than conventional jets and use electrochromic dimming instead of pull-down shades.
›The cabin is pressurised to the equivalent of 1,830 metres altitude, lower than the typical 2,440 metres of older widebodies.

Read more on Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Specifications may be inaccurate or vary by variant/operator — verify with the manufacturer before relying on them.

Encyclopaedia

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, often shortened to Boeing 787, is an American wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After dropping its unconventional Sonic Cruiser project, Boeing announced the conventional 7E7 on January 29, 2003, which focused largely on efficiency. The program was launched on April 26, 2004, with an order for 50 aircraft from All Nippon Airways (ANA), targeting a 2008 introduction. On July 8, 2007, a prototype 787 without major operating systems was rolled out; subsequently the aircraft experienced multiple delays, until its maiden flight on December 15, 2009. Type certification was received in August 2011, and the first 787-8 was delivered in September 2011 and entered commercial service in October 2011, with ANA.

Read full article on Wikipedia