BOEING / TECHNICAL EXPLORATION
An architecture with greater use of electrical power, a composite structure and a flight deck designed to integrate flight information, navigation and situational awareness.
Fleet project portfolio · Future development
ARCHITECTURE / SYSTEMS
The 787 makes greater use of electrical systems in its aircraft architecture. Power generation, distribution and management are therefore important topics for understanding the platform.
Boeing — 787 By Design systems and flight deck ↗Large LCD displays, dual head-up displays and portable electronic flight bag support feature in Boeing’s description. HUDs place flight information in the pilot’s external line of sight.
Boeing — 787 By Design systems and flight deck ↗Approximately half of the airframe by weight is made of composites. Materials and systems architecture form a design approach distinct from earlier-generation metal widebodies.
Boeing — 787 By Design systems and flight deck ↗The 787-9 falls between the 787-8 and 787-10 in length. Although they share a wingspan, the three variants have their own weight limits, capacities and ranges.
Boeing — specifications 787 Dreamliner ↗MANUFACTURER DATA
| Parameter | Published reference |
|---|---|
| Reference variant | 787-9 |
| Length | 62.8 m |
| Wingspan | 60.1 m |
| Maximum published MTOW | 259,220 kg |
| Published range | Up to 8,300 NM |
| Two-class seating — published | 250–325 |
| Composite structure, by weight | Approximately 50% |
| Flight deck — highlighted features | Large LCDs, dual HUD and portable EFB |
Boeing — specifications 787 Dreamliner ↗
Published values depend on variant, options and calculation conditions; maximum values do not necessarily apply simultaneously. This technical overview does not replace the AFM, FCOM or approved operational documentation.
Photos illustrate aircraft or interfaces identified in the captions. They do not represent facilities or equipment already acquired by Fleet. EASA, FAA and ANAC certifications remain future project objectives.