Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

02 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

Distinctive QATAR titles, Oryx logo on tail, and Dreamliner inscription visible. Characteristic serrated engine nacelles (chevrons) indicate GEnx engines.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Qatar Airways standard livery

A7-BCP

Registration

Airline

Qatar Airways

QTR / QR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Brussels Airport

BRU/EBBR · Runway 25L

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Brussels Airport BRU

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-8 is the first variant of the Dreamliner family; Qatar Airways was one of the early operators of the 787-8, which pioneered fuel-efficient long haul twin-aisle service.

Fleet Rarity

Qatar operates a large sub fleet of 787s; the -8 is less common than the -9 in terms of ongoing new orders, but still widely in service.

Record Flights

Used on numerous long, thin routes connecting Doha to distant cities efficiently; record range flights include DOH-AKL (Qatar 787-8 did perform world’s 7th-longest route by distance when operated).

Safety & Events

No fatal accidents; some have experienced minor technical snags or diversions, typically battery and electrical system related in early years.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Qatar Airways and most other operators; expected to remain flying for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

280 kN (62,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (mid-60s dB at approach, varies by condition)

Noise

None. Identification is highly confident given the registration and livery details.