IATA 789ICAO B789

Boeing 787-9

Boeing

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Long-range widebody built with composite innovation.

First flight

2013

Category

Wide-body jet

Seating

296 (typical 2-class); up to ~420 in high-density

Range

14,140 km

Engines

Two high-bypass turbofans; 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 commercial service in 2014 and quickly became a popular choice for long-haul routes due to its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The aircraft is constructed from approximately 50% composite materials by weight, reducing structural weight and improving fuel burn by roughly 20–25% compared to similarly sized older jets. Its fuselage is pressurized to a lower effective altitude and features larger windows, higher humidity levels, and improved cabin air quality. The 787-9 bridges the gap between the smaller 787-8 and the larger 787-10, making it versatile for a wide range of ultra-long-haul and standard long-haul operations. It has become one of Boeing's best-selling widebody aircraft.

Notable operators

Major operators include United Airlines, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines.

Notable facts

›Approximately 50% of airframe weight is composite materials.
›Entered commercial service with Air New Zealand in October 2014.
›Features a cabin altitude equivalent to roughly 6,000 feet, improving passenger comfort.
›The 787-9 is about 6.1 meters longer than the baseline 787-8.
›Has enabled several ultra-long-haul routes previously impractical for twin-engine jets.

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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.

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