Boeing 787-8
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
About
The Boeing 787-8 is the original and shortest variant of the Dreamliner family. As the launch variant, the 787-8 entered service with All Nippon Airways in October 2011, marking a new era in aviation technology. At 186 feet long, it typically seats 242 passengers in a two-class configuration and can fly 7,355 nautical miles. The 787-8's groundbreaking features include composite fuselage and wings, electrically-powered systems (no bleed air), larger windows with electronic dimming, and superior passenger comfort. Despite initial production challenges, the 787-8 proved the Dreamliner concept and paved the way for the larger 787-9 and 787-10 variants. A total of 397 787-8s have been delivered as of 2025.
Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800
Capacitycompared to Airbus A380-800
Passenger Capacity
45% of A380 maximum capacity
Crew
Dimensions
Length
Wingspan
Height
Wing Area
Cabin Width
Cabin Height
Sources7 figures on this page
- 787 Airplane Characteristics for Airport PlanningD6-58333 rev QBoeing Commercial Airplanes · tier 1 · 7 figures · page 18
Catalog Price
Base List Price
$248.3M USD
2018 catalog price
Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.
Engine Specifications
Engine Count
2×
Engine Model
GEnx-1B64 or Trent 1000-A/C
Thrust per Engine
280.0 kN(62947 lbf)
Fuel & Cargo
Fuel Capacity
126,206 L
Cargo Volume
125 m³
Production & History
Total Produced
397
Production Status
In production
Manufacturing Period
2007–present
First Flight
December 15, 2009
Entered Service
October 26, 2011
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