Boeing 787
Maiden Flight: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
IOC: 2010
Total Production: 932
Production Cost: USD$110 billion
Boeing 787-8
Production: 617
Unitary Cost: USD$168 million
Also Known As
787-8 VIP (business jet version)
B7E7
Boeing 7E7-8
Dreamliner
Origin
United States of America
Program Status:
Under Development
Contractor/s
Boeing
Family Members
Boeing 787-3
Boeing 787-9
Power plant:
GEnx 1B64 (2)
Trent 1000 (2)
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Description:
The newest Boeing 7E7, dubbed Dreamliner, is a family of airplanes in the 200 to 350-seat class intended to carry passengers on routes between 3,500 and 8,500 nautical miles (6,500 km to 15,750 km). It has been developed to be super-efficient in fuel consumption with reduced environmental impact while providing high comfort for the passengers.
The Boeing 7E7 family of airplanes can be powered alternatively by both the General Electric's GENX (General Electric Next Generation) and Rolls Royce's Trent 1000 depending on customers needs. Two engines will enable the Dreamliner to fly at a cruise speed of Mach 0.85, while using less fuel (approximately -20%) than current airliners of the same class.
The 7E7 will be offered in three main versions: baseline (7E7-8), short (7E7-3) and stretch (7E7-9). The baseline and short versions are expected to enter into service in 2008 while the stretch model could enter into service in 2010 or later depending on marketplace. Each version can be configured in single (baseline and stretch version), two (short version) or three (baseline and stretch version) classes. Each configuration can accommodate a different number of seat/passengers.
The keys of the Dreamliner are the majority of the fuselage and wing made of composite materials, unprecedented open architecture for rapid configuration and addition of new characteristics, more efficient engines developed by GE and RR, and new construction and design techniques.
Boeing forecasts up to 3,500 7E7 jetliners being ordered through the life of the program which would last between 20 and 40 years. In the next few years before entry into service of the first Dreamliner scheduled for 2008, the Boeing company could receive orders totaling 200 to 500 airplanes.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) became the first 7E7 customer ordering 50 airplanes (7E7-8s and 7E7-3s mixture) worth $6 billion in April 2004. The first 7E7 production will begin in 2006. The first flight is expected in 2007 and certification one year later. The delivery and entry into service of the first 7E7 ordered by ANA is expected in 2008.
Following ANA order, Air New Zealand ordered two 7E7s (7E7-8?). In July 2004, Blue Panorama (4) and First Choice Airways (6) of the United Kingdom ordered 10 7E7-8s worth approximately $1.2 billion with first deliveries beginning in 2009.
On October 21, 2004, Primaris Airlines and Boeing signed an agreement for the supply of 20 B7E7-8s with options on 15 aircraft. The firm order agreement, which also includes 20+25 B737-800s, is worth $3.8 billion. Deliveries of Dreamliners to Primaris are scheduled to begin in 2010.
Japan Airlines Corporation (JAL) selected a combination of Boeing 7E7-8 and 7E7-3 mid-sized, twin-aisle airplanes on December 22, 2004. These aircraft are due to begin replacing its Boeing 767s and Airbus A300-600s in 2008. JAL will sign for 30 firm order airplanes and 20 options, the engines to power these aircraft have not been selected yet by the Japanese airline. Contract negotiations were completed in May 2005. The final agreement worth $5.3 billion also includes the Boeing 737-800 with 30 firm order plus 10 airplanes as options.
Vietnam Airlines confirmed the Boeing 7E7 as its future mid-sized twin-aisle jetliner on December 30, 2004. The airline intends to take delivery of four 7E7-8s valued at $500 million in 2009 and 2010. The final agreement was signed 21 June 2005 with options on 11 airplanes until 2013.
The People's Republic of China signed an important preliminary agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 60 Boeing 7E7 Dreamliners for six Chinese carriers on January 28, 2005. The Chinese carriers were Air China , China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The agreement was valued at $7.2 billion with the first airplanes due for delivery in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In parallel, Boeing made public that the 7E7 Dreamliner was following the 7-series tradition with the 787 Dreamliner designation.
On 13 September 2006, Air China selected Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine to power its fleet of 15 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners with aircraft deliveries due to commence in June 2008. The engine contract including a TotalCare Maintenance agreement was valued at $800 million.
On 14 September 2006, Hainan Airlines selected the General Electric GEnx engine to power its fleet of eight 787 Dreamliners. The engine contract including an OnPoint Solutions maintenance agreement was valued at $200 million with aircraft deliveries due to commence in 2008. On 18 September 2006, China Eastern Airlines also selected the GEnx engine to power its 15 787s scheduled for delivery beginning in 2008. China Eastern engine contract was valued at $370 million including a 15-year OnPoint Solutions agreement.
Boeing along with Ethiopian Airlines announced a preliminary agreement for the the purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners valued at $1.3 billion on February 4, 2005. Ethiopian Airlines will take delivery of the first 787 passenger airplane in 2008 thus becoming the first Africa-based operator for the type. The agreement included five firm order airplanes and five as options. On 31 May 2005, Ethiopian Airlines exercised purchase rights on five 787 airplanes totaling 10 airplanes valued at $1.6 billion.
Iceland's Icelandair announced 25 Feb 2005 a firm order for two all-new Boeing 787-8s to expand its operations on long-range routes. The two aircraft were planned for delivery during 2010 and were valued at $240 million.
In March 2005, Air New Zealand (ANZ) signed for the Boeing Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to be installed on its eight Boeing 777-200ERs and two 787s. EFB is provided as standard equipment for the 787 airplane.
Boeing and Korean Air Lines reached an agreement on the purchase of 20 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners on April 11, 2005. The sale, involving 10 firm order aircraft and another 10 as options, was valued at $2.6 billion. Deliveries were scheduled to begin in 2009 and extend through 2013. In December 2005 Korean Air selected General Electric GENX engine to power its 10 787 aircraft. The engine contract for the firm order aircraft was valued at $240 million.
Boeing and Air Canada announced an important agreement on 25 April 2005 to renew the fleet of the Canadian carrier including 36 Boeing 777 jetliners and up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement was valued at $6 billion at list prices. Air Canada agreed to buy 18 firm order 777s plus purchase rights on 18 additional aircraft. The 777 models were not yet determined but it was anticipated to consist of 777-300ER, 777-200LR Worldliner and 777 freighters with deliveries beginning in 2006. The carrier also ordered 14 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners and took options on another 46 787 aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2010. Final agreement announcement was expected by mid-2005. On 18 June 2005, Air Canada cancelled the order due to conflicts with the employees which were undermining the company's wealth. Finally, the purchase contract was signed on November 9, 2005. Boeing 777 deliveries were delayed to 2007 while 787 deliveries were due to commence in 2010 as originally planned.
Northwest Airlines placed an order for 18 firm order Boeing 787s plus 50 additional airplanes as options. The firm order aircraft are worth $2.2 billion with the first delivery anticipated by August 2008. Each year from 2008 through 2010 Northwest will take delivery of six 787s that will boost operating efficiencies on long-haul routes. In August 2005, it was released that the firm order aircraft were to be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.
On 31 July 2005, Royal Air Maroc signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the purchase of up to five 787s. In December 2005 Boeing and Air Maroc signed a firm-order agreement for four 787 Dreamliners with an option for the purchase of one additional airplane. Aircraft deliveries were agreed to begin in October 2008. In late February 2006 GEnx engine was selected to power Royal Air Maroc's 787 fleet. The contract to provide engines for five aircraft was valued at $100 million.
Air New Zealand and Boeing confirmed an additional order for two Boeing 787-8s valued at $260 million on 27 October 2005. This order was added to a previous order for two 787-8s placed in June 2004. The four 787 aircraft ordered by Air New Zealand were scheduled to be delivered between 2010 and 2011 powered by Rolls Royce's Trent 1000 engines. In May 2006, Air New Zealand converted its four 787-8 airplanes into the larger 787-9 variant also powered by Trent 1000 engines. Air New Zealand will take delivery of its first Dreamliner in December 2010.
ILFC International Lease Finance Corp. placed a firm order for 20 Boeing 787 airplanes plus four additional options with aircraft deliveries beginning in January 2010. This aircraft purchase order was made public on November 21, 2005. The engine contract was announced in July 2006 with ILFC selecting the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine to power its Dreamliners. The engine contract was valued at $600 million.
On November 21, 2005, LCAL (Low-Cost Aircraft Leasing) aircraft leasing company announced that was purchasing six Boeing 787-8 airplanes valued at $780 million at list prices. LCAL selected Rolls Royce's Trent 1000 engine to power its 787 fleet. The engine contract was valued at $160 million. The first 787 was scheduled for delivery in September 2009. The announcement was made public during Dubai Air Show.
On 11 January 2006, Boeing and Air India signed an important purchase agreement worth $11 billion for 68 airplanes including 777s, 787s, and 737s. The order was for eight Boeing 777-200LR Worldliners, 15 777-300ERs, 27 787-8 Dreamliners, and 18 737-800 airplanes. The 737-800s were ordered by Air India on behalf of its subsidiary Air India Express. Aircraft deliveries were scheduled to begin in November 2006. The $2.2 billion engine contract was signed February 21, 2006 at Asian Aerospace exhibition covering 46 GE90-115Bs powering the 777s and 54 GEnxs engines for the 787s.
On 5 April 2006 FL Group, on behalf of Icelandair, exercised purchase rights on two Boeing 787-8 airplanes to be delivered in 2012. These two additional airplanes were valued at $290 million.
On 29 June 2006, Mexican carrier Aeromexico announced that was leasing three Boeing 787-8s from International Lease Finance Corp (ILFC) beginning in early 2010. Through this deal Aeromexico became the first Latin American operator for the 787 Dreamliner.
On 18 July 2006, San Francisco-based Pegasus Aviation Finance Company ordered six Boeing 787-8s. Four of these aircraft were transferred from an order for four 787s placed previously by Blue Panorama of Italy. The other two aircraft were already leased to an undisclosed customer by Pegasus Aviation Finance Company. The leasing company selected the Trent 1000 engine to power these aircraft. Deliveries were slated to start in November 2009.
On 19 July 2006, Boeing and ILFC announced a deal for six Boeing 737-800s, two 777-300ERs, and 787 Dreamliners all together valued at $1.2 billion. 737s and 777s deliveries were expected to begin in the first quarter of 2009 while the 787s were set to be delivered from early 2012. In parallel, the engine contract with General Electric was valued at $750 million with the GE90 powering the 777s and the GEnx the 787s. The engine contract was for 24 787s, 6 777-300ERs (GE90-115B) and two 777-200ERs (GE90-94B).
On 18 August 2006, UK-based Monarch Airlines placed an order for six Boeing 787-8s with purchase rights on four additional airplanes. The firm order aircraft were valued at $916 million and first deliveries were anticipated in 2010. Rolls Royce Trent 1000 was the engine selected by the British airline under a contract worth $1 billion including a TotalCare service agreement.
On 14 November 2006, Boeing and Aeromexico announced a new order for two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners and 10 more Boeing 737-700s. The two Dreamliners powered by Genx engines will be delivered in 2011 while the 737s are due in 2010. The Genx contract was valued at more than $100 million including an OnPoint Solutions service agreement.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 217
Dimensions: Diameter 5.7 m, Length 55.5 m, Wingspan 58.8 m
Weights: Max Weight 218 t
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 140,000 lb (63,504 kg)
Performance: Cruise Speed 283 mps (Mach 0.85), Max Range 15,750 km (8,504 nm)
Other: Number of Engines 2
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Australia / 45 
Azerbaijan / 2 
Bahrain / 16 
Aircraft ordered by Gulf Air (16)
Bangladesh / 4 
Brunei Darussalam
Canada / 37 
Chile
Aircraft ordered by LAN Airlines (undisclosed number)
China / 61 
Colombia / 10 
Czech Republic / 1 
Ethiopia / 10 
Germany / 36 
Iceland / 4 
India / 37 
Italy
Japan / 50 
Jordan / 4 
Kenya / 9 
Kuwait / 22 
Mexico
Morocco / 4 
Poland / 8 
Qatar / 30 
Aircraft ordered by Qatar Airways (30)
Russia / 22 
Aircraft ordered by S7 Airlines (15) - order cancelled in January 2009; Aeroflot (22)
Seychelles / 2 
South Korea / 10 
Spain / 8 
Aircraft ordered by Air Europa (8)
Switzerland / 2 
Aircraft ordered by Privatair (2) in VIP version.
United Arab Emirates / 15 
Aircraft ordered by DAE Capital (15)
United Kingdom / 26 
United States of America / 133 
Aircraft ordered by CIT Group (10); Continental Airlines (8); Aviation Capital Group (5); ILFC (73); LCAL (12); United Airlines (25)
Vietnam / 16 
Aircraft ordered by Vietnam Airlines (8) and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co/VALC (8)