Guide Note

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, formerly known as the 7E7, is a mid-size commercial airliner. Initially it was slated to debut in May 2008, but due to supplier and assembly issues, the 787 is now scheduled to debut towards the end of 2009.¹

Fast Facts

1. Release date: Late 2009
2. Cost: $138-$188 million²
3. Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
4. Status: In production
5. 3 models: 787-3, 787-8 and 787-9
6. 20% more fuel efficient than comparable aircraft³
7. Will hold up to 333 passengers
8. Close to 600 on order⁴
9. Was originally known as 7E7⁵

1. December 16, 2003: Announced that the plane's assembly would take place in Everett, Washington⁶
2. January 2005: Composite fuselage section⁷
3. December 6, 2006: "Virtual Rollout" conducted⁸
4. January 12, 2007: Forward fuselage, center wing and center wheel shipped from Japan⁹
5. July 8, 2007: First 787 premiered³
6. February 6, 2008: Announced that TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited would produce the floor beams¹⁰
7. May 2008: Originally scheduled to debut¹
8. Debut rescheduled for 2009¹¹