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787-8 Dreamliner

Boeing · USA

The 787 replaced traditional aluminum with carbon fiber. This allowed for much higher cabin pressure (making passengers feel less tired) and massive windows that dim electronically. Its GEnx and Trent 1000 engines are 20% more efficient than previous generations.

Legacy Fact: It pioneered the "Point-to-Point" strategy, allowing airlines to fly from mid-sized cities (like Nashville) directly to Europe.
Technical Specifications
CRUISE SPEED903 km/h
MAX RANGE13,620 km
CAPACITY242 to 359 Passengers
ENGINES2x GE GEnx or RR Trent 1000