Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

04 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Scoot Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 9V-OFJ taxiing in its bold yellow-and-white livery, showcasing the sleek Dreamliner design at a major airport.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Scoot standard livery (yellow/white; \"flyscoot.com\")

9V-OFJ

Registration

Airline

Scoot

TGW / TR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-8 is the launch variant of the Dreamliner series and marked a major step for airline fuel efficiency, range, and composite airframe construction. Scoot is a major low-cost operator in Asia-Pacific using the 787 on both regional and long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

The 787-8 is less common than the 787-9, but there are several hundred in active service. Within Scoot\'s fleet, it\'s one of a handful (Scoot operates both -8 and -9 variants).

Record Flights

787-8s are used for medium–long-haul routes up to 13 hours; notable for opening lower-density long-haul routes economically.

Safety & Events

Scoot 787s have generally operated safely; minor technical incidents have involved Dreamliner types but nothing specific to this airframe is notable.

Future Outlook

As of 2024 still flying regularly in Scoot fleet; Dreamliner remains modern and in production/service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

280 kN (63,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (standard for modern twinjets)

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