Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

An American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner soars overhead on a cloudy day, showcasing its raked wingtips and sleek design.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Great spot!

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

American Airlines

N847MF

Registration

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-8 is the first variant of the Dreamliner series, credited with ushering in the era of efficient long-haul travel using advanced composites and ultra-efficient engines.

Fleet Rarity

American Airlines is one of the world’s largest 787 operators; 787-8 is common among major international airlines.

Record Flights

Used for several new ultra-long-range routes, e.g. Dallas-Fort Worth to Asia, South America; notable for opening many city-pair connections.

Safety & Events

Initial battery issues soon after entry into service; subsequent modifications have resolved these.

Future Outlook

Still flying; relatively new in service and expected to remain in fleets for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (cannot visually distinguish from this angle)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

210-250 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

282–320 kN (63,500–71,000 lbf) depending on engine variant

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85 dB on approach (typical)

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