Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 “Dreamliner”
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a revolutionary long-haul, fuel-efficient widebody aircraft that represents a significant leap in commercial aviation technology, featuring advanced composite materials and improved passenger comfort.
First commercial aircraft extensively using composite materials for its primary structure, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency by approximately 20% compared to similar-sized predecessor aircraft
The Boeing 787's cabin is pressurized to a lower altitude equivalent of 6,000 feet, which helps reduce passenger fatigue and jet lag compared to traditional aircraft designs
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 787-8 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Performance
903 km/h
Cruise Speed
Boeing Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Airbus A330-200
✓Longer range (13,620 km vs 13,430 km)
✗Slightly lower passenger capacity
vs. Airbus A350-900
✓Lower operating costs
✗Slightly shorter range and less advanced composite materials
vs. Airbus A330neo
✓Proven reliability and earlier market entry
✗Less fuel-efficient engines