The Boeing 787-9 Dream-liner is Set to Become the New Giant in the sky

The 787 made its very first public appearance at an international air show at the Farnborough Airshow. While it was not a text book take off it did show the remarkable stability and strength of the design.



Enjoy the ride! Watch as the 787 takes off in near vertical fashion.






The back portion of the aircraft has colled tubing used to measure the true air pressure and compare it with varying levels of pressure near the plane.




In 2010, the 787 finished an ultimate wing load test. This required that the aircraft was loaded to 150% of design limit load and held for 3 seconds. As you can see, the wing sweeps up.


  The 787 has a “fly-by-wire” control system, and its flight deck contains LCD multi-function displays. Reminiscent of a fighter aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 utilizes a head-up display, or HUD, which overlays electronic information about the pilot’s view.

Auto Tinting Windows

787s have larger windows than other Boeing planes, plus they can digitally tint by just pressing a button.

The nose of the aircraft was supposed to be much more of a shark fin in its design concept. It turned out to closely resemble the Boeing 757.

Comes in GE or Rolls-Royce

It comes in General Electric or Rolls-Royce engines, but both are designed with efficiency in mind. Boeing has previously stated that the 787 would be around 20 percent more fuel efficient than the Boeing 767.

Submarine Style Tanks for Ballast Control

Weight distribution is a huge component of long-range aircraft. The Boeing 787 is able to shift its weight by transferring water throughout its ballast tanks.

 Incredible Quiet Design

The 787-9 design has quietness and comfort in mind. You’ll hear minimal noises as you cruise for 10+ hours.

Remote Power Distribution Units

Rather than having to run power cables out of a central electronics bay, RPDUs run power close to the equipment that needs it.

Freshly Painted

There’s nothing quite prettier than a freshly painted aircraft, especially when that aircraft is one of the most technologically advanced engineering feats in modern history.

It Has a Very Advanced Airframe

The 787 is a long-haul, mid-size widebody jet airliner and was built to accommodate up to 335 passengers at a time. It’s the first airliner ever built whose airframe is composed mostly of composite materials, making it light and strong.

 It's Made Of Parts From Many Countries

The 787 was originally supposed to be named the 7E7 and was then renamed to the 787 in 2005. The first 787 debuted on July 8, 2007. While the planes are constructed of parts from all over the world, they are assembled at the Boeing Everett Factory in Washington and the Boeing South Carolina factory in North Charleston.

It's Had Problems With Its Batteries

The 787 has encountered a few problems since it went into service. Its lithium-ion batteries have caused issues, including fires while planes were in the air. In January of 2013, the FAA ordered all 787s in the United States be grounded. Other civil aviation authorities did the same around the world. They were allowed to fly again in April, with a revamped design.

A Plane of the Future

The 787 is a very technologically advanced airliner. It boasts electrical flight systems, raked wingtips and noise-reducing engine nacelle chevrons. It shares the same type rating as the Boeing 777, so pilots are licensed to fly both planes.

The Airbus A380

Boeing is in direct competition with Airbus for market dominance. Boeing has pitted its 787 against a new offering from Airbus called the A380 (the big one on top). The A380 is an enormous plane, built to accommodate up to 800 passengers. Boeing appears to be winning.

 It's An Enormous Airliner

The A380 is the largest passenger airliner in the world. It’s so big that airports, where they operate, have had to upgrade their facilities just to accommodate it. It was first used commercially by Singapore Airlines in October of 2007.

The Airbus Is Insanely Luxurious

While the 787 was designed with the average coach passenger in mind, the A380 was made to appeal to elites. In addition to two decks of seating, the A380 also has sleeper cabins, cocktail lounges and even gyms. The 787 has proved about twice as popular and Airbus is now considering discontinuing the A380.

Which Will Prevail?

Only time will tell whether the Airbus A380 will be able to stand toe-to-toe with the Boeing 787. As stated before, it looks as if the tides are turning firmly in Boeing’s favor. We can probably expect to be flying on 787s for many years to come.