Boeing 787 Dreamliner Profile

Specifications

Aircraft details

Manufacturer: Boeing
Family: 787
Aircraft type: Widebody jet
Primary role: Long-haul airliner
Production status: In production
Passenger capacity: 248–336
Maximum range: 8,300 nautical miles
Engine options: 2 × General Electric GEnx or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Aircraft family

Variants

3 variants

Boeing

Boeing 787-10

The longest and highest-capacity Boeing 787 variant.

Typical seats 300–375

Maximum seats —

Range 7,500 nmi

Cruise speed —

Length: 68.3 m
Wingspan: 60.1 m
Height: 17.0 m
Maximum takeoff weight: 260,360 kg
Engines: 2 × GE Aerospace GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Boeing

Boeing 787-8

The shortest member of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family.

Typical seats 200–275

Maximum seats —

Range 8,000 nmi

Cruise speed —

Length: 56.7 m
Wingspan: 60.1 m
Height: 16.9 m
Maximum takeoff weight: 227,930 kg
Engines: 2 × GE Aerospace GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Boeing

Boeing 787-9

The middle and longest-range passenger member of the Boeing 787 family.

Typical seats 250–325

Maximum seats —

Range 8,300 nmi

Cruise speed —

Length: 62.8 m
Wingspan: 60.1 m
Height: 17.0 m
Maximum takeoff weight: 259,220 kg
Engines: 2 × GE Aerospace GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

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Latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner news

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:56:58 +0000

Biman still discussing order for A350s and A321neos: civil aviation minister

Discussions persist between Biman and Airbus about acquiring A350s and A321neos.

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:46:35 +0000

Alaska reveals premium cabin upgrades for 787s, A330s and 737 MAX 10s

<p>Alaska Air Group said it plans to bring lie-flat suites to some of its Boeing 737 MAX 10s…</p> The post <a href="https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/alaska-air-premium-cabins-787-a330-max-10">Alaska reveals premium cabin upgrades for 787s, A330s and 737 MAX 10s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.aerotime.aero">AeroTime</a>.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:05:49 GMT

United Airlines Brings Premium-Heavy Boeing 787-9 To 2 New Routes For The Holidays

New United 787-9 flights arrive in Australia and Texas.

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:17:12 +0000

Brakes activated during Vietnam Airlines 787 takeoff overrun, report finds

A recent report details the circumstances surrounding the October 2nd takeoff of Vietnam Airlines.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:03:26 GMT

Stunning: Alaska Airlines Unveils Lie-Flat 737 MAX 10 “Aurora Suites,” Boosts 787 With 46% Premium Seating

New Aurora suites debut on 787s and 737 MAX 10 aircraft.

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https://airlinegeeks.com/feed/ · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:45:11 +0000

Alaska Bets on Premium With New Suites, Cabins, and Lounges

New Aurora Suites and upgraded cabin designs will debut soon.

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:49 +0000

Alaska unveils new premium offerings for A330, 787 and Max 10s

Alaska Airlines is focusing on bolstering its competitive position within the global aviation market.

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:55:25 +0000

Brake-pedal movement recorded before Vietnam 787-9’s laboured take-off and overrun

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced a tail strike during a laboured take-off roll.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:17:47 GMT

Brakes Activated During Takeoff: Investigators Reveal New Details In Vietnam Airlines 787 Munich Overrun

Investigators have released new details regarding the circumstances surrounding the July 28th, 2023, overrun.

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:14 GMT

Why Boeing 787 Operators Now Face A Repeating Wing Inspection Bill Tied To Flight Length

787 maintenance requirements are changing quite substantially in October 2026. Here is what is about to change and what this means for operators

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https://simpleflying.com/feed/ · Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:14 GMT

Why Air India’s Boeing 787 Can’t Always Fly Nonstop

In this video, we're taking a closer look at why one of Air India's brand-new Boeing 787-9s still needed a fuel stop, how a difference of just a few thousand pounds can completely change a 17-hour flight, and why not every Boeing 787-9 is actually the same.

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