The 787-9 will be the first variant of the 787 with a "stretched" (lengthened) fuselage, seating 250–290 in three classes with a range of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,750 km). This variant differs from the 787-8 in several ways, including structural strengthening, a lengthened fuselage, a higher fuel capacity, a higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW), but with the same wingspan as the 787-8.
[152] The targeted date for entry into service (EIS), originally planned for 2010,
[153] was scheduled for early 2013 in December 2008.
[154] Boeing is targeting the 787-9 to compete with both passenger variants of the
Airbus A330 and to replace their own
767-400ER. Like the 787-8, it will also open up new non-stop routes, flying more cargo and fewer passengers more efficiently than the 777-200ER or A340-300/500. The firm configuration was finalised on 1 July 2010.
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When first launched, the 787-9 had the same fuel capacity as the other two variants. The design differences meant higher weight and resulted in a slightly shorter range than the 787-8. After further consultation with airlines, design changes were incorporated to add a forward tank to increase its fuel capacity. It will now have a longer range and a higher MTOW than the other two variants. The -9 will be able to fly non-stop from
New York to
Manila or from
Moscow to
São Paulo and will have the lowest
seat-mile cost of the three 787 variants.
Air New Zealand is the launch customer for the 787-9 and the second customer ever for the 787 behind
ANA.
Qantas,
Etihad Airways and
Singapore Airlines have placed the largest
orders for the 787-9.
Future variants
[edit] 787-10
Boeing has stated that it is likely to develop another version, the longer 787-10, with
seating capacity between 290 and 310.
[156][157] This proposed model is intended to compete with the planned Airbus
A350-900.
[158] The 787-10 would supersede the
777-200ER in Boeing's current catalog and could also compete against the
Airbus A330-300 and
A340-300. Boeing was having discussions with potential customers about the 787-10 in 2006 and 2007.
[159][160][161] This variant has not yet been officially launched by Boeing, but Mike Bair, at that time head of the 787 Program, stated that "It's not a matter of if, but when we are going to do it ... The 787-10 will be a stretched version of the 787-9 and sacrifice some range to add extra seat and cargo capacity."
[162] The 787-10 has remained under consideration by Boeing.
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[edit] Other possible variants
Although no date has been set, Boeing expects to build a freighter version, possibly in 10 to 15 years.
[165] Boeing is reported to be also considering a 787 variant as a candidate to replace the 747-based
VC-25 as
Air Force One.
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[edit] Orders and deliveries
Main article:
List of Boeing 787 orders
The Boeing 787 has not entered service. The first 787 is scheduled to enter passenger service in 2011 with
All Nippon Airways.
[8] ILFC is its largest customer ordering a total of 74 Boeing 787s, which included 67 -8s and 7 -9s.
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Net orders (cumulative by year) 
Data through 13 July 2010.
Sources:
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Boeing 787 total firm orders 787-3 787-8 787-9 Unspecified Total firm orders 0 672 191
863
Orders and deliveries by year
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Total Net orders 56 235 157 369 93 -59 12
863 Deliveries - - - - - - - -
[edit] Specifications
Model 787-3 787-8 787-9 Cockpit crew Two Seating, typical 290-330
317 (2-class) 210-250
224 (3-class, typical) 250-290
280 (3-class) Length 186 ft (56.7 m) 206 ft (62.8 m) Wingspan 170 ft 6 in (52.0 m) 197 ft 3 in (60.1 m)
Wing sweepback 32.2 degrees Height 55 ft 6 in (16.9 m) Fuselage dimensions Width: 18 ft 11 in (5.77 m) / Height: 19 ft 7 in (5.97 m) Maximum cabin width 18 ft (5.49 m) Cargo capacity 4,822 cu ft (137 m3)
28× LD3
or 9x (88x125) pallets
or 8x (96x125) pallets + 2x LD3 6,086 cu ft (172 m3)
36× LD3
or 11x (88x125) pallets
or 11x (96x125) pallets
Maximum takeoff weight 375,000 lb (170,000 kg) 502,500 lb (228,000 kg) 545,000 lb (247,000 kg)
Maximum landing weight 355,000 lb (161,000 kg) 380,000 lb (172,000 kg) 425,000 lb (193,000 kg)
Operating empty weight 223,000 lb (101,000 kg) 242,000 lb (110,000 kg) 254,000 lb (115,000 kg) Cruising speed
Mach 0.85 (903 km/h, 561 mph, 487
knots, at 40,000 ft/12,200 m) Maximum speed Mach 0.89 (945 km/h, 587 mph, 510 knots, at 40,000 ft/12,200 m) Maximum range, fully loaded 2,500–3,050
nmi (4,630–5,650 km; 2,880–3,510 mi) 7,650–8,200 nmi (14,200–15,200 km; 8,800–9,440 mi) 8,000–8,500 nmi (14,800–15,700 km; 9,210–9,780 mi) Maximum fuel capacity 12,830 US gal (48,567 L) 33,528 US gal (126,920 L) 33,428 US gal (126,540 L) Service ceiling 43,000 ft (13,100 m) Engines (×2)
General Electric GEnx or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Thrust (×2) 53,000
lbf (240
kN) 64,000 lbf (280 kN) 71,000 lbf (320 kN) Sources: 787 brochure,
[152] 787-8 Airport report,
[110] 787-3 fact sheet,
[170] 787-8 fact sheet,
[171] 787-9 fact sheet
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