Lufthansa’s Boeing 787-9 dropped nose-first at Frankfurt after its landing gear collapsed. A 2021 British Airways case suggests the repair could take months.
Boeing 787
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner represents a significant advancement in commercial aviation technology and design. Boeing unveiled this wide-body airliner on January 29, 2003, as the 7E7 project, shifting focus from the earlier unconventional Sonic Cruiser concept to a more efficiency-oriented design.
As an American-made aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner showcases Boeing’s commitment to innovation in the commercial aerospace sector. The company developed this airliner to meet the growing demand for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly long-haul aircraft.
Riyadh Air (RX) has officially taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a major milestone ahead of the Saudi startup carrier’s commercial launch next month.
A LATAM Airlines (LA) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner suffered an unusual ground accident at Mataveri Airport (IPC), one of the world’s most isolated airports, after a main cabin door was ripped completely off the aircraft while parked on the apron.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and The Pokémon Company have unveiled two specially designed Boeing 787 aircraft to celebrate Pokémon’s upcoming 30th anniversary, marking the latest expansion of one of Japan’s most recognizable aviation collaborations.
India’s aviation regulator will send officials to the United States to monitor Boeing’s testing of a fuel-control switch panel linked to an Air India (AI) Boeing 787 incident, as scrutiny around the Dreamliner’s engine fuel systems intensifies ahead of the final AI171 crash report.
British Airways Boeing 787-10 grounded at Heathrow after engineering steps impale fuselage during refuelling mishap before Chicago flight.
United Airlines Elevate Boeing 787-9 routes, seat map, schedule from San Francisco to London, Singapore, and Zurich in 2026.
Russian aircraft manufacturer Tupolev (part of United Aircraft Corporation) presented its proposed long-range passenger jet, the Tu-454, at the 20th Russian Venture Forum in Kazan (KZN), marking an early-stage concept aimed at future widebody development.
Jetstar (JQ) launches its first refurbished Boeing 787 Dreamliner today on the service from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT).
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that barely flew is being dismantled in New Mexico, with its parts valued at over $50 million, revealing how supply chain pressures are reshaping aircraft economics.