The story
Boeing stretched the original Dreamliner by 20 feet and gave it more range to go with the room. Air New Zealand took the first one in July 2014, and the rest of the world followed. With more than 760 delivered, the -9 has outsold the 787-8 and 787-10 combined, so this is the Dreamliner you are most likely to catch.
In March 2018 a Qantas 787-9 flew the first scheduled nonstop between Australia and the UK: Perth to London Heathrow in about 17 hours.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
Every 787 has the same 197 ft span, raked tips and engine choices, so judge the body. The -9 is 206 ft long, 20 ft more than the -8, added as 10 ft plugs ahead of and behind the wing, so it looks longer at both ends. Stubby means -8, long means -9, very long means -10.
What does a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner sound like?
A smooth, low whoosh. Big engines, small noise footprint, the Dreamliner signature.
How many people does the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner carry?
Typical configuration: 290 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Range is about 7,565 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
It is 206 ft 1 in long and 197 ft 3 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner first fly?
Its first flight was in 2013.
How many Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners have been built?
760+ built.
How rare is a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner catch is worth 50 points.
