ABOUT THIS AIRCRAFT – BOEING B787-9
The Boeing 787-9 is a mid-size, dual aisle, twin engine jet and Boeing’s most fuel efficient aircraft to date – 20% more fuel efficient than the similar sized commercial jets it is designed to replace. Composite materials make up 50% of the primary structure, including the fuselage and wings. It can carry between 210 and 330 passengers comfortably.
The initial, 186 ft (57 m) long 787-8 typically seats 242 passengers over a range of 7,355 nmi (13,620 km), with a 502,500 lb (228 t) MTOW compared to 560,000 lb (254 t) for later variants. The stretched 787-9, 206 ft (63 m) long, can fly 7,635 nmi (14,140 km) with 290 passengers. The further stretched 787-10, 224 ft (68 m) long, seating 330 over 6,430 nmi (11,910 km).
Aircraft type
Wide Body Airliners
Passengers
290
Cruise speed
903 KM/H / 561 MPH
Range
14140 KM / 7635 Miles
Luggage space
42.29 M / 138’8″
Enclosed lavatory
Yes
Entertainment centre
Yes
Flight attendant
Yes
Pressurised cabin
Yes