787 Family
Boeing's composite long-haul Dreamliner, the 787-8, the best-selling 787-9 and the stretched 787-10.
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787 Family at a glance
Variants
3
Seats
242-350
Max Range
7,565
First Entry
2011
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a composite-airframe long-haul widebody and the best-selling passenger widebody in history. It is offered in three variants, the baseline 787-8, the best-selling 787-9 and the stretched 787-10, powered by the GE GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.
The 787-9 balances range and capacity and is the volume seller. Below, each variant is compared side by side; the rest of the page covers operators, orders and the latest 787 news from AeroTime.
Variant comparison
| Specification | Boeing 787-10 | Boeing 787-9 | Boeing 787-8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical seats (2-class) | 242-270 | 242-270 | 242-270 |
| Maximum seats | 350 | 310 | 270 |
| Range | 6,330 | 7,565 | 7,305 |
| Length | 68.3 m | 62.8 m | 56.7 m |
Full specifications
Manufacturer
Boeing
Body Type
Widebody
Engines
General Electric GEnx-1B / Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
Seat Range
242-350
Range
6,330-7,565
Common type rating
Shared across the 787 family
First entry into service
2011
Predecessor
Boeing 767
Operators
Airlines currently operating or having ordered
the 787 Family include:
Frequently asked questions
How many 787 variants are there?
Three: the 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10, all sharing a common type rating and the same wing.
Which 787 variant flies farthest?
The 787-9, at about 7,565. The larger 787-10 trades range for capacity (6,330), while the 787-8 covers about 7,305.