Boeing

Boeing 787-9

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Best-selling of the 787 Dreamliner variants, the Boeing 787-9 is a twin-aisle wide-body stretched about six metres over the original 787-8. It seats roughly 290 passengers in two classes and up to 420 single-class, and its two GEnx-1B76 turbofans support a range of about 14,140 km at 903 km/h. That reach is enough for the longest scheduled routes: Air New Zealand used a 787-9 to open the 14,529 km service between Auckland and Doha. First flown in 2013, the aircraft is 62.8 metres long with a 60.1-metre composite wing and a maximum takeoff weight near 254,000 kg. Extensive carbon-fibre structure gives it the higher cabin pressure and humidity that distinguish the Dreamliner family.

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Dimensions

Length: 62.81 m
Wingspan: 60.12 m
Height: 17.02 m
Cabin Width: 5.49 m

Performance

Range: 14,140 km
Cruise Speed: 903 km/h
Max Speed: 954 km/h
Service Ceiling: 13,100 m
Category: ultra-long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 290
Max Seats: 420
Cargo Volume: 138.00 m³
Size: wide-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: GEnx-1B76

Airlines (36)

United Airlines 19 Etihad Airways 13 China Southern Airlines 12 El Al Israel Airlines 11 Turkish Airlines 10 Air Japan 10 Virgin Atlantic Airways 9 Air Europa 8 Air Canada 8 Air France 7 Korean Air 7 Air New Zealand 6 Qantas 5 Hainan Airlines 5 WestJet 5 Ethiopian Airlines 5 Japan Airlines 5 British Airways 5 LOT Polish Airlines 4 Royal Air Maroc 4 Air Tahiti Nui 4 Qatar Airways 3 American Airlines 3 Xiamen Airlines 3 AeroMéxico 3 Egyptair 3 Scoot 2 China Eastern Airlines 2 Lufthansa 1 Norwegian Air Shuttle 1 Gulf Air 1 Japan Airlines Domestic 1 Juneyao Airlines 1 LAN Airlines 1 Air China 1 Oman Air 1

Family Variants

Boeing 787-10 Boeing 787-8

Engine Profiles

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 GE Aerospace GEnx

Aircraft Systems

비행 관리 시스템 (FMS) 글라스 콕핏 시스템 헤드업 디스플레이 (HUD) 기상 레이더 시스템 공중 충돌 방지 시스템 (TCAS) 계기 착륙 시스템 (ILS) ADS-B 시스템 향상된 지상 접근 경고 시스템 (EGPWS) 비행 자료 기록 장치 (FDR) 조종실 음성 기록 장치 (CVR)

About Boeing 787-9

가장 많이 팔린 드림라이너 변형으로, -8 대비 6미터 연장되었습니다. 에어뉴질랜드가 787-9를 사용해 오클랜드-도하(14,529km) 세계 최장 비행을 운항했습니다.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 787-9 typically seats 290 passengers in a standard two-class configuration. In a three-class layout with first, business, and economy, it carries around 246 passengers. The cabin features wider seats (up to 46 cm in economy), larger windows that are 65% bigger than those on comparable aircraft, and an electronically dimmable window system instead of traditional shades.

The Boeing 787-9 has a maximum range of approximately 14,140 km (7,635 nautical miles), allowing it to operate ultra-long-haul routes such as Los Angeles to Melbourne, London to Buenos Aires, or Tokyo to Seattle. This range makes it one of the most versatile twin-engine wide-body aircraft in service, enabling airlines to open new point-to-point routes that bypass traditional hub airports.

The Boeing 787-9 is available with two engine options: the General Electric GEnx-1B and the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000. Both engines produce approximately 320 kN of thrust and deliver about 20% better fuel efficiency than engines on previous-generation aircraft like the 767. The 787-9 was the first commercial aircraft to use composite materials for over 50% of its airframe, further improving fuel economy.

The Boeing 787-9 is the most popular variant of the Dreamliner family, with over 900 orders. Major operators include All Nippon Airways (ANA), United Airlines, Etihad Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and Qantas. ANA was the launch customer for the 787 program, and the -9 variant has become the backbone of many airlines' long-haul fleets due to its optimal balance of range and passenger capacity.

The Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 are direct competitors in the mid-size wide-body segment. The A350-900 has a slightly longer range at 15,000 km versus 14,140 km and carries more passengers (300-350 vs 246-290 in typical layouts). The 787-9 has a marginally wider cabin cross-section at seat level. Both aircraft use over 50% composite materials and offer similar cabin humidity and pressurization benefits at a lower effective altitude of 1,830 m.

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