Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

XiamenAir Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (B-1357) taxiing at an airport, displaying its signature raked wingtips and Dreamliner branding.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Xiamen Airlines standard livery

B-1357

Registration

Airline

Xiamen Airlines

CXA / MF

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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a revolutionary composite widebody introduced in 2011, noted for efficiency and passenger comfort.

Fleet Rarity

XiamenAir operates 6 Boeing 787-8s (rarer than -9). Worldwide there are under 400 787-8s in service.

Record Flights

787s have operated several long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights, though the -8 variant is less common on the longest routes compared to the -9/-10.

Safety & Events

787s have experienced some early battery issues, though most were resolved by 2013. No major incidents involving B-1357 reported.

Future Outlook

Active in service with XiamenAir as of 2024.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,530 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

227,930 kilograms

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

282–320 kN (63,500–72,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; approx 85-88 dB on approach

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