
FAA proposes Boeing 787 fan cowl fix over risk of dual engine shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing mandatory fan cowl modifications on certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners after Boeing…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing mandatory fan cowl modifications on certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners after Boeing…

Both are neck and neck, and the answer can vary.

Size is not always representative of cost, proven very clearly by the incredible cost-efficiency of the stretched Boeing 787-10.

American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class, as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred. While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain routes, we’re also seeing some existing planes reconfigured.
A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Munich (MUC) diverted to Boston Logan…

The aircraft offers exceptional long-haul capabilities.
Hundreds of Biman Bangladesh Airlines passengers faced an ordeal lasting almost 40 hours at Rome Fiumicino Airport after their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registered S2-AJY) made an emergency landing following a technical problem. Flight BG306, carrying 259 passengers from Toronto to Dhaka, departed Toronto Pearson on Thursday evening and arrived in Rome after about 8 hours […]

These flights are concentrated out of two US hubs.

The SkyTeam carrier has 30 Boeing 787-10s on order.

The carrier keeps on growing.
Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed it will end its ACMI partnership with IndiGo later this year, freeing up six Boeing 787 Dreamliners for new leasing opportunities and expansion across its own long-haul network. The Norwegian long-haul carrier announced that its agreement with India’s largest airline will conclude on the 1st [read more]
Norse Atlantic Airways is looking for new work for six Boeing 787-9s after Indian carrier IndiGo agreed to…
Riyadh Air has launched daily nonstop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai, marking its eighth destination in just eight weeks since the Saudi carrier began operations on 10 June 2026. The inaugural flight RX0697 arrived in Mumbai on 4 August, with the route operated by the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The new daily service links King […]

In the spring of 2026, we saw United Airlines start to take delivery of its latest batch of Boeing 787-9s, featuring an all-new onboard experience. These planes are in an ultra-premium configuration, with just 222 seats, including a staggering 64 business class seats, with new products across cabins.

American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class, as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred. While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain routes, we’re also going to see some existing planes reconfigured.

An Aircraft Commerce study ranked 14 widebody engine-airframe combinations on fuel burn. The GEnx-powered 787-10 came first.

United's new premium-heavy layout on its Boeing 787-9 fleet is designed to compete with the world's best airlines.
Dviation Technics has been appointed as the line maintenance provider for Riyadh Air at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, supporting the Saudi carrier’s launch into Southeast Asia. The appointment coincides with Riyadh Air’s inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, which began on 31 July with a three-times-weekly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operation powered by GEnx engines. […]

– Tajikistan’s national carrier to modernize its fleet and expand its network with the 737-8– 737 MAX to complement the Central Asian airline’s planned 787 Dreamliner fleet DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Somon Air today announced the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX, as the Tajik national carrier […] The post Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet first appeared on PLANEtalking .

The 787 can depart high-altitude airports at payloads that older widebodies cannot match. Here is how, and where the advantage has limits.