How to spot it
Raked wingtips with no winglets, a smooth nose with a four-window cockpit and sawtooth chevron edges on the engine nacelles.
Often confused with
Airbus A350-900
The A350 has a dark 'bandit mask' around its cockpit windows and curled wingtips; the 787 has a smooth, rounded nose and raked wingtips with no curl.
Boeing 787-9 vs Airbus A350-900: side by sideBoeing 787-8
The 787-9 is about 6 m longer; look at the space between the wing and the rear door.
Boeing 787-9 vs Boeing 787-8: side by sideDid you know
About half of the 787's structure by weight is carbon-fibre composite.
Details
| Maker | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | B789 |
| First flight | 2009 |
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