Boeing Commercial Airplanes
787-8 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787-8 is the baseline variant of the revolutionary Dreamliner family, entering service with All Nippon Airways in October 2011 after significant development delays. It was the first commercial airliner with a fuselage and wing constructed primarily from carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites, enabling a 20% reduction in fuel burn versus comparable wide-body aircraft. Featuring large windows with electrochromic dimming, higher cabin humidity, and lower effective cabin altitude, the 787-8 set new standards for passenger comfort on medium to long-haul routes.
- First composite-fuselage commercial airliner
- 20% lower fuel burn than comparable wide-bodies
- Up to 359 passengers in single-class layout
- Range up to 7,305 nm
- Large electrochromic windows with no window shades
- Lower cabin altitude for improved passenger comfort
787-8 Dreamliner key specifications
- Range
- 7,305 nm
- Cruise speed
- 488 kts
- Passengers
- up to 359
- Max take-off weight
- 502,500 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turbofan
About the 787-8 Dreamliner
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes 787-8 Dreamliner is a commercial airliner from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family that entered service in 2011 and is a current-generation design. Developed in the United States, it is built for high-capacity scheduled passenger service.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 7,305 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 488 knots. It seats up to 359 passengers and is powered by 2 General Electric GEnx-1B64 / Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Its 7,305 nm range makes it well matched to nonstop ultra-long-haul sectors. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the 787-8 Dreamliner, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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How the 787-8 Dreamliner compares
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