Boeing Rolls Out First 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing has completed the first 787-9 Dreamliner. The second member of the extended 787 family rolled out of the Everett, Wash., factory to the flight line last Saturday, where teams are preparing it to fly later this summer.

 

At 20ft (6m) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 will extend the 787 family in both capacity and range, carrying 40 more passengers an additional 300nm (555km). The 787-9 leverages the design of the 787-8, which carries claims for 20% less fuel use and 20% fewer emissions than similarly sized airplanes, with passenger-pleasing features.

 

With the second and third airplanes in final assembly, Boeing and the 787-9 are on track. First delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand is set for mid-2014.