When did the 787 Dreamliner come into service?
Since entering service in 2011, the 787 Dreamliner family is flying more than 1,900 routes and has made more than 235 new point-to-point routes possible. Discover the new routes as of 2019.
How is the Boeing 787 helping the world?
Connecting the World. With its unparalleled fuel efficiency and range flexibility, the 787 Dreamliner family is helping airlines open new nonstop routes profitably. With more than 210 new non-stops in service and announced — and counting, the 787 family is connecting people and cities the world while meeting passengers’ expectations to fly nonstop.
How tall is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in feet?
Technical Specs 787-8 Dreamliner 787-9 Dreamliner 787-10 Dreamliner Passengers (two-class) 248 296 336 Range nmi (km) 7,305 nmi (13,530 km) 7,530 nmi (13,950 km) 6,345 nmi (11,750 km) Length 57 m (186 ft) 63 m (206 ft) 68 m (224 ft) Wingspan 60 m (197 ft) 60 m (197 ft) 60 m (197 ft)
Why is laminar flow important on a 787?
At the high speeds of commercial flight, this “laminar” flow is key because it reduces friction, which reduces drag, fuel consumption and emissions. New technology in the 787 nacelle is designed to maintain laminar flow over a longer portion of the surface than ever before, saving more fuel and emissions.
Opening New Routes. Since entering service in 2011, the 787 Dreamliner family is flying more than 1,900 routes and has made more than 235 new point-to-point routes possible.
What kind of plane is the Boeing 787?
Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a family of wide-body long-haul airliners, developed by Boeing in the early 2000s. The first commercial airliner with a radically increased proportion of composite materials in the design. The 787 is one of the most advanced and most popular modern commercial aircraft.