B-7838 Xiamen Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (2024)

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What is so good about the 787 Dreamliner? ›

The primarily composite structure, advanced aerodynamics, and efficient engines of the 787 enable it to have 25% lower fuel use and emissions than previous generation airplanes. At the end of the airplane's service life, a portion of the materials used to build the 787 can be recycled.

The 787 is different, and Boeing engineered it so passengers could fly 16 hours and still feel (relatively) refreshed.

Whether flown manually or through the automatics, the fly-by-wire control system made the Dreamliner a pleasant machine to fly.

In response to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus proposed the first A350 concept in 2004, which was a version of the A330 with composite wings and new engines.

It is the most comfortable plane I've flown on in terms of how the air quality feels, and it has had 0 hull losses & 0 fatalities; almost as good a safety record as you could hope for as a passenger. I think there are many who agree with me about Dreamliners being the most comfortable planes to fly on.

Gaps in the Dreamliner

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes, which entered service in 2011, could have 50-year lifespans – around 44,000 flights each, the company says. But Salehpour's complaint alleges crews assembling the plane failed to properly fill tiny gaps when joining separately manufactured parts of the fuselage.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Private Jet Charter and Rental Prices

For passengers, it provides more comfort and less fatigue. The average hourly rental rate of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is around 30,950 USD per hour. The average purchase price of a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is 225,000,000 USD.

In July 2003, a public naming competition was held for the 7E7, for which out of 500,000 votes cast online the winning title was Dreamliner. Other names included eLiner, Global Cruiser, and Stratoclimber. All Nippon Airways launched the 787 program with an order for 50 aircraft in 2004.

With lower cabin air pressure than traditional aircraft, customers will notice an increased amount of oxygen and moisture in the cabin air, helping to reduce the effects of jet-lag and dry eyes. The 787 has impressive environmental credentials.

The Dreamliner's lightweight composite structure contributes to reduced noise levels, both inside and outside the aircraft. The use of advanced soundproofing materials and quieter engines keeps the cabin environment more tranquil for passengers.

Who flies the Dreamliner? ›

So far this year, a door plug blew off of a 737 Max 9 jet in midair on an Alaska Airlines flight, loose parts were found on other Max planes, a Boeing 757 plane lost its nose wheel before taking off, and a Boeing 737-800 arrived at its destination with a missing external panel.

It is the first airliner with an airframe primarily made of composite materials and makes greater use of electrical systems. Externally, it is recognizable by its four-window co*ckpit, raked wingtips, and noise-reducing chevrons on its engine nacelles.

The inside of the 787 is the most noticeable feature. The windows are much bigger on the 787 than on other planes because the plane is made mostly of composite, which is stronger than the aluminum which is used on most other planes. Also, the windows of the plane don't use slide-down shades like most planes.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 XWB are known for their quieter cabins due to advanced soundproofing techniques and quieter engines.

Cabin humidity and lower noise: humidity on the Dreamliner is also higher than on older aircraft, which tend to be dry. As a result, passengers tend to feel less dehydrated and breathe more easily, which contributes to well-being and helps reduce jet lag symptoms.