Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

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27 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

This factory fresh JAL 787 headed back to the ramp after a test flight.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 27 Mar 2026

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Judge Dredd · 27 Mar 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Japan Airlines (Standard)

JA873J

Registration

Airline

Japan Airlines

JAL / JL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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Location

Seattle Paine Field International Airport

PAE/KPAE

47.9214, -122.2830

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Seattle Paine Field International Airport PAE

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is noted for its composite structure and fuel efficiency. It was the first airliner with an all-composite fuselage and is a significant long-haul twinjet for many major carriers, including Japan Airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Japan Airlines operates a moderate-sized fleet of 787-8s; this model is not considered rare globally.

Record Flights

The 787-8 has flown several long-haul routes, including Tokyo-Boston and Tokyo-San Diego, enabling pioneer city pairs due to its efficiency.

Safety & Events

The 787 model had early battery fire incidents, leading to a global grounding in 2013. Japan Airlines was among the first to operate the type.

Future Outlook

The model is expected to remain in active service for many years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

56.7 m

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 m

Height

282 kN (63,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximated 84 dB; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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