787

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, commonly referred to as the 787, is a wide-body airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It represents a shift toward widespread use of composite materials in airframe construction and is designed to offer lower fuel consumption on long-haul routes. Development began in the early 2000s and the aircraft first flew in December 2009, entering commercial service in October 2011 with All Nippon Airways. The 787 family comprises three passenger variants: the 787-8, the 787-9, and the stretched 787-10, each sized to meet different capacity and range requirements.

Technically, the 787 uses a primarily composite fuselage and wing, advanced electrical systems, and one of two engine options, the General Electric GEnx and the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000. The design aims to deliver lower fuel burn and emissions, longer range, and enhanced reliability. Cabin comfort features include larger windows with dimmable shades, a lower cabin altitude and higher humidity relative to typical airliners, reduced noise, and improved air quality.

Production and service: assembly takes place at Boeing's sites in Everett, Washington, and North Charleston, South Carolina. The program faced early production challenges and a battery-related grounding in 2013, after which safety and system upgrades were implemented. Since entering service, the 787 has been adopted by numerous airlines on a wide range of international routes. The three variants differ mainly in cabin density, range, and overall length, with the -8 and -9 optimized for longer flights and the -10 designed for higher capacity on long-haul missions.