American Airlines (AA) has rolled out its newest Boeing 787-9P aircraft, offering a premium cabin.
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.
China Airlines (CI) expects to receive its first Boeing 787 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, with commercial service starting by June 2026 on routes to Bangkok (BKK) or Tokyo (HND).
Below, we take a closer look at how different airlines from around the world use the 787-9 to connect continents in new ways.
An Air India (AI) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner encountered a minor technical issue at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on Thursday morning (October 16, 2025), briefly delaying its scheduled flight to Delhi (DEL).
An EVA Air (BR) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a tail strike during a go-around at Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) on October 4, 2025.
Lufthansa Group (LH) has outlined an ambitious strategy to streamline its long-haul operations by 2030.
The families of four passengers who died in the crash of Air India (AI) Flight 171 have filed a lawsuit in the United States against Boeing and Honeywell, accusing the companies of negligence.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates inspections on 119 Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated by US airlines, including American Airlines (AA), due to potential faulty oxygen masks that may fail during cabin depressurization at airports like Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $3.1 million fine against The Boeing Company for safety violations linked to the Alaska Airlines (AS) 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout at Portland International Airport (PDX) in January 2024.
China Southern Airlines (CZ) has restarted its plan to sell its Boeing 787-8 fleet, listing 10 aircraft and spare engines for an online auction through the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange.