Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

The composite twinjet that introduced a new generation of long-haul efficiency.

British Airways Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner Frontal © EK056

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B788 2010–Onward Active $206.8 million

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was the first variant of the 787 family to enter service. Introduced in 2011, it emphasized composite construction and improved fuel economy. The aircraft reshaped expectations for medium-capacity long-haul travel.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
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Engine type
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Thrust
64,000 lbf · 285 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins next generation avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
250 economy · 210 business
Crew
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Cabin width
18 ft 0 in  ·  5.49 m
Cabin height
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.50 m
Cabin length
167 ft 4 in  ·  51.00 m
Exterior length
187 ft 0 in  ·  57.00 m
Tail height
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Fuselage diameter
18 ft 10 in  ·  5.75 m
Wing span
196 ft 10 in  ·  60.00 m
Baggage volume
4,828 ft³  ·  136.7 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
502,000 lb  ·  228,000 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
95,500 lb  ·  43,300 kg
Fuel capacity
33,550 gal · 126,900 L · 101,500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
510 kt  ·  587 mph  ·  945 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
8,200 nm  ·  9,440 mi  ·  15,190 km
Fuel burn
0.24 nm/gal  ·  0.12 km/L
Ceiling
43,000 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb
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Takeoff distance
5,000 ft  ·  1,520 m
Landing distance
3,000 ft  ·  910 m
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Boeing B 787 8 Hainan Airlines at Toronto Lester B. Pearson Airport

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Operational Context

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — long-range widebody twinjet

The 787-8 first flew in 2009 and entered airline service in 2011. It introduced extensive use of composite materials in the fuselage and wings. The aircraft features advanced avionics and a modern passenger cabin with larger windows and improved environmental systems.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx turbofan engines producing approximately 64,000 to 74,000 pounds of thrust (285 to 329 kN) each, the 787-8 cruises at around 485 knots (900 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 500,000 pounds (227,000 kg). Seating typically ranges from 210 to 250 passengers.

The 787-8 opened new long-haul routes previously considered uneconomical. Its efficiency influenced subsequent aircraft development worldwide. The model remains a core variant of the Dreamliner family.