The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an all-new, super-efficient family of commercial airplanes that brings big-jet ranges and speed to the middle of the market.
In response to airlines' overwhelming preference, Boeing designed the 787 family with superior efficiency, which allows airlines to profitably open new routes to fly people directly where they'd like to go in exceptional comfort.
Smooth Ride
Large, dimmable
windows
More-electric systems
Electric brakes
Electric wing ice protection
Laminar flow nacelles
Low-noise chevrons
Raked wingtips
Low-drag empennage
One-piece barrel
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Composite floor beams
Composite cab structure
Leading engine
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The 787 is an all-new design with no legacy constraints, and it achieves many firsts in commercial aviation. The 787 makes the best use of available new technologies. Materials, aerodynamics, systems, and engines have been chosen and designed with the overall, integrated design at the forefront. Design choices never optimize one area at the expense of overall performance, economics, maintenance costs, or airplane availability.
The 787 Dreamliner features a state-of-the-art flight deck that balances commonality with the latest enhancements. New technologies are integrated while still maintaining a significant amount of commonality with other Boeing airplanes, particularly the 777. Familiar Boeing controls, displays and procedures all support shorter transition periods to the 787 from other Boeing family members, enabling efficient Mixed Fleet Flying.
The 787 flight deck is furnished with a full suite of navigation and communication radios and avionics. Dual Head-Up Display (HUD), very large flat panel multifunction displays, dual Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), and an electronic check list are provided as standard.
The wide-format displays provide a larger map and enhance access to information about the flight and navigation. Also, the new displays are programmable, which means future advancements can be easily incorporated without having to replace or upgrade the display hardware.
The 787 Dreamliner family features an advanced fly-by-wire flight control system. Instead of a mechanical system of cables and pulleys that move the control surfaces on the wing and tail, fly-by-wire systems translate pilot inputs into electrical signals. Computer processors translate these signals and move the control surfaces accordingly to move the airplane. Used on commercial airplanes for decades, fly-by-wire systems are highly reliable and feature multiple independent backup systems in case of a failure.
The 787's fly-by-wire control system is so advanced that it optimizes the shape (or "camber") of the wing automatically to save the most fuel. During cruise, the wing trailing edge automatically adjusts upward and downward to continually optimize the camber for maximum efficiency. Normally used to dip the wing up or down to turn in flight, ailerons on the 787 also adjust automatically to help optimize the wing during takeoff and cruise. This advanced fly-by-wire system also is the key to Smoother Ride Technology – unique to the 787 family -- which senses turbulence and adjusts control surfaces automatically to dampen its effects before it reaches the passengers.
Modular design allows for easy installation and removal
Pilot bunk module looking aft
Aft bunk module looking forward
Boeing offers a variety of comfortable crew rest options to meet airlines' needs.
Eliminates all fuselage lap joints, doublers and skin overlap resulting in less weight and less maintenance inspections.
Requires additional joints, fasteners and splice plates in joint region resulting in increased weight and maintenance inspections.
Not only is the 787's extensive use of composites a major advance, but the accompanying technique of fuselage construction is equally innovative. Pioneered by Boeing, one-piece barrel construction method is available only on the 787. This approach represents years of research and development by Boeing into the latest manufacturing processes. Compared with traditional panelized construction, one-piece barrel construction offers lower weight and reduced maintenance costs.
The materials selected for the 787 Dreamliner provide the lowest operating costs over the life of the airplane. Selecting optimum materials means analyzing every area of the airframe to determine the best solution based on the operating environment and loads experienced over the life of the airplane.
The chief breakthrough material technology on the 787 is the increased use of composites. The 787 is 50 percent composite by weight. A majority of the primary structure is made of composite materials, most notably the fuselage.
Composite materials have many advantages. They allow a lighter, simpler structure, which increases airplane efficiency, reduces fuel consumption and reduces weight-based maintenance and fees. They do not fatigue or corrode, which reduces scheduled maintenance and increases productive time. Composites resist impacts better and are designed for easy visual inspection. Minor damage can be repaired at the gate in less than an hour. Larger damaged sections can be repaired exactly like today's aircraft, through bolted repairs, or using a bonded repair.
From the start, Boeing designed the 787 family with the passenger in mind. Extensive research into what affects comfort led Boeing to many design innovations on the 787 family, including
Large, spacious cabin: The 787’s cabin architecture creates a strong sense of spaciousness with its broad, welcoming entryway, large windows and vaulted ceiling. The 787 cabin is wider than that of the airplanes it replaces, so passengers enjoy more personal space, both physically and visually.
Better lighting: Modern, adjustable LED lighting provides more lighting choices to create a relaxing environment.
Largest windows in the sky: With the largest windows of any jet, on the 787 every seat is a window seat: Every person can see to the horizon, for a view like never before. The windows also dim at the touch of a button, allowing passengers to look outside when they wish and still maintain a dimmed cabin when appropriate.
Cleaner, more comfortable air: The 787 combines new filtration, better pressure and more humidity to help passengers feel less dryness and fatigue.
Smoother Ride Technology: Sensors on the 787 sense and dampen turbulence for a more comfortable ride and less motion sickness.
Large overhead bins: There's space for your carry-on near your seat.
Better seating options: The 787 offers the latest in seat comfort and technology.
The spacious, comfortable look and feel of the cabin is enhanced by soft LED lighting.
lower cabin altitude
oxygen absorption
The 787's cabin is pressurized to a new maximum level of 6,000 feet; 2,000 feet lower than most other aircraft. Altitude chamber tests show that because the body absorbs 8% more oxygen into the blood at this altitude, passengers experience fewer headaches and less dizziness and fatigue. In aluminum airplanes, pressurizing a cabin at 6,000 feet would be weight-prohibitive and cause structural fatigue concerns. But the 787's composite fuselage permits cabin pressurization at this lower altitude with almost no weight impact.
Noise quality in the cabin is an important part of the effort to reduce unpleasant symptoms that are sometimes associated with air travel for passengers and crew. A holistic approach to cabin noise quality, implementing multiple solutions through the aircraft, addresses the causes of annoying noise and vibrations, offering passengers a calmer cabin experience.
The 787 is a key member of the Boeing wide body family.
Only Boeing offers a modern, optimized and winning airplane in every market. Our products are designed to offer airlines superior value and efficient market coverage.
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With its lifecycle approach to design, Boeing created a flexible interior for the 787 family that can easily adapt as airline needs change. With thoughtful details such as common attachment points, which reduce variability and cost, reconfiguring and upgrading the 787 family is easier and less expensive than for other airplanes.
Market response to the 787 has been incredible with customers on six continents—Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from Buenos Aires
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from Dubai
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from London
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from New York
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from Seattle
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from Hong Kong
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from Tokyo
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
290 two-class passengers
227,950-kg (502,500-lb) MTOW
242 two-class passengers
254,000-kg (560,000-lb) MTOW
330 two-class passengers
Standard rules
Airways and traffic allowances included
85% annual winds
Range Capability from Los Angeles
The strong, durable composites that make up the 787 fuselage contribute to a 30 percent reduction in airframe maintenance costs than for previous-generation airplanes.
GoldCare is a tailored set of services designed to provide flexible solutions for material management, engineering, and maintenance execution while reducing costs and streamlining processes.
Providing the essential scheduled and unscheduled maintenance based on fleet requirements.
Engineering is the development of essential maintenance and reliability programs designed specifically for the 787 Dreamliner fleet. This includes critical configuration and records management for the fleet.
Delivering a comprehensive and tailored supply chain management service for spare parts with guaranteed parts availability.
Config 1
16 LD-3s 72.5 m3 (2,560 ft3)
12 LD-3s 54.4 m3 (1,960 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 174.5 m3 (6,162 ft3)
Config 2
5 Pallets 58.8 m3 (2,075 ft3)
12 LD-3s 54.4 m3 (1,920 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 124.5 m3 (4,397 ft3)
Config 3
5 Pallets 58.8 m3 (2,075 ft3)
3 Pallets + 2 LD-3s 44.3 m3 (1,565 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 114.5 m3 (4,042 ft3)
Config 1
20 LD-3s 90.6 m3 (3,200 ft3)
16 LD-3s 72.5 m3 (2,560 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 174.5 m3 (6,162 ft3)
Config 2
6 Pallets 70.5 m3 (2,490 ft3)
16 LD-3s 72.5 m3 (2,560 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 154.4 m3 (5,452 ft3)
Config 3
6 Pallets 70.5 m3 (2,490 ft3)
5 Pallets 58.8 m3 (2,075 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 140.6 m3 (4,967 ft3)
Config 1
22 LD-3s 99.7 m3 (3,520 ft3)
18 LD-3s 81.6 m3 (2,880 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ftt3)
Total Volume 192.6 m3 (6,802 ft3)
Config 2
7 Pallets 82.3 m3 (2,905 ft3)
18 LD-3s 81.6 m3 (2,880 ft3)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ftt3)
Total Volume 175.2 m3 (6,187 ft3)
Config 3
7 Pallets 82.3 m3 (2,905 ft3)
5 Pallets + 2 LD-3s 67.85 m3 (2,395 ft3>)
Bulk 11.4 m3 (402 ft3)
Total Volume 161.5 m3 (5,702 ft3)
Cargo is a key source of revenue for most airlines, serving an important role as airlines open new city pairs. Typically, passenger load factors will be relatively low on a new route when it opens and will build over time. Airlines often depend on revenue from cargo to tide them over until passenger demand increases.
Exceptional fuel efficiency: The 787 family uses 20 to 25 percent less fuel on a per passenger basis than the airplanes they replace.
Low maintenance costs: The strong, durable composites that make up the 787 fuselage contribute to a 30 percent reduction in airframe maintenance costs than for previous-generation airplanes.
Mixed-fleet flying: Significant flight-deck commonality between the 787 and 777 benefits airlines that use mixed-fleet flying, scheduling pilots to fly more than one kind of airplane. Pilots who fly the 777 need only five days of training to fly the 787.
Standard airplane: This philosophy minimizes variation while still providing options desired by airlines and leasing companies.
Higher speed: At Mach 0.85, the 787 is as fast as the 777 and 747 and faster than other airplanes of its size. Boeing's flexible twin-aisle offerings allows an airline to have airplane families with the same speed, range and economics in three distinct sizes.
More revenue cargo: The 787 family is an excellent cargo carrier, which is key revenue for most airlines, especially as they open new city pairs.
More flying days: With its advanced, single-barrel composite fuselage and robust design, the 787 needs less scheduled maintenance than previous-generation airplanes, which translates to more flying days and more revenue.
Nonstop routes: The 787 allows airlines to open new long-distance routes profitably, satisfying passengers' expectations for direct flights. To date, operators have opened or announced more than 100 new nonstop routes with the 787 family.
Flexible seating configuration: Operators can configure the 787 interior quickly and in a variety of ways to match their market needs.
Preferred passenger experience: Passengers want to fly nonstop to where they want to go on midsized airplanes, such as the 787, rather than connect through hubs on giant-sized airplanes. In addition, the 787 offers many new passenger-pleasing features that provide unprecedented comfort, convenience and a great flying experience.
Section 41
from Wichita, KS to Everett, WA
Joined section 47-48
from North Charleston, SC to Everett, WA
Joined Section 43-46
from North Charleston, SC to Everett, WA
Horizontal Stabilizer
from Foggia, Italy to Everett, WA
Wing Box
from Nagoya, Japan to Everett, WA
Section 41
from Wichita, KS to North Charleston, NC
Horizontal Stabilizer
from Foggia, Italy to North Charleston, NC
Section 44
from Grottaglie, Italy to North Charleston, NC
Wing Box
from Nagoya, Japan to North Charleston, NC
Section 11/45
from Nagoya, Japan to North Charleston, NC
Section 43
from Nagoya, Japan to North Charleston, NC
The Dreamlifter is a unique tool developed by Boeing with Evergreen.
This family of four specially modified 747s transports the large 787 fuselage sections and other structures from our partners’ locations around the world to our final assembly sites in Everett, Wash. and North Charleston, SC.
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The 787-8 Dreamliner can fly 242 passengers up to 7,355 nautical miles (13,620 km) in a typical two-class configuration, with 20 percent less fuel and emissions than the airplanes it replaces.
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As a stretch of the 787-8, the 787-9 can fly more passengers and cargo farther -- 290 passengers over 7,635 nautical miles (14,140 km) - yet with the same 20 percent better fuel and emissions, allowing airlines to grow routes first opened by the 787-8.
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The longest and newest 787 Dreamliner, the 787-10, will fly 330 passengers up to 6,430 nautical miles (11,910 km) -- or more than 90 percent of twin-aisle routes -- with unprecedented efficiency: 25 percent better fuel and emissions than the airplanes it will replace and 10 percent better than the best on offer by the competition.
