The New Boeing 787 is a mid-long range widebody jet airliner developed by Boeing.
It can set 210 to 280 passengers per plane.
It set a new record for percentage composite used and is very fuel efficient. It is about 20 percent more fuel efficient than the B767!
It shares a common type rating with the B777. Thus pilots with a B777 rating can fly a B787. Also, It has a HUD (Heads-Up-Display)
The engine is either the Trent 1000 or the GEnx engines. It is much quieter thanks to the noise reduction technology.
Key Facts:
1. 234 passengers in 3 class setup.
2. 3Variants. 787-3,787-8,787-9
3. Cruising speed: 0.85M
4. Service ceiling: FL430
5. Range: ~800NM
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