Boeing 777-200LR

Boeing 777-200LR General Description The Boeing 777-200LR ("Longer Range") is the ultra-long-range version of the 777-200 family.  It holds the record for the longest nonstop flight by a commercial airliner and was designed to connect virtually any two cities on Earth with no stopovers. Nickname: "Worldliner" First Flight: March 8, 2005 Entry into Service: March 2006 (with Pakistan International Airlines) Key Specifications Feature Boeing 777-200LR Typical Seating ~317 passengers (3-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to 440 passengers (all-economy) Range ~15,843 km (8,555 nautical miles) Length 63.7 meters (209 feet) Wingspan 64.8 meters (212.7 feet, with raked wingtips) Maximum Takeoff Weight ~347,450 kg (766,000 lbs) ...

Boeing 787-10

Boeing 787-10 

General Description

The Boeing 787-10 is the longest variant of the 787 Dreamliner series, designed to carry more passengers on medium- to long-haul routes. 

While it shares most of its structure and systems with the 787-8 and 787-9, the 787-10 prioritizes capacity over range.


  • First Flight : March 31, 2017

  • Entry into Service : April 2018 (with Singapore Airlines)

  • Primary Role : High-capacity, fuel-efficient aircraft for medium-to-long international and transcontinental routes



Key Specifications

Feature Boeing 787-10
Typical Seating ~318 passengers (2-class configuration)
Maximum Seating Up to 336 passengers
Range 11,910 km (6,430 nautical miles)
Length 68.3 meters (224 feet)
Wingspan 60.1 meters (197 feet)
Maximum Takeoff Weight ~254,000 kg (560,000 lbs)
Engines GE Aviation GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000




Design Features


Stretched Fuselage

  • Compared to the 787-9, the 787-10 is 5.5 meters (18 feet) longer, allowing for significantly more seating.

Commonality Across 787 Family

  • Shares 95% of its parts with the 787-9, which reduces operating and maintenance costs for airlines operating both.

Composite Construction

  • Like other Dreamliners, over 50% of the airframe is made of carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials, making it lighter and more fuel-efficient than traditional aircraft.

Advanced Systems

  • Electric systems replace traditional pneumatic systems

  • Fly-by-wire flight controls

  • Modern avionics and cockpit (same as 787-8 and 787-9)



Passenger Experience

  • Larger Windows with electronic dimming

  • Lower cabin altitude (equivalent to 6,000 ft) and higher humidity for comfort

  • Quieter cabin, thanks to quieter engines and improved insulation

  • Wide-body twin-aisle layout, typically in a 3-3-3 configuration in economy

  • LED mood lighting and smooth ride technology




Market Role

Role Description
Medium- to long-haul routes Ideal for routes like New York–London, Singapore–Tokyo, or Dubai–Manchester
Hub-to-hub or high-demand regional High capacity allows more seats on busy routes
Efficient 777-200 replacement Carries more passengers with lower fuel burn

  • Perfect for airlines needing wide-body comfort and efficiency but not requiring ultra-long range



Major Operators
Airline Notes
Singapore Airlines Launch customer; operates long-haul Asian and Australian routes
United Airlines Flies on high-demand transatlantic and domestic routes
British Airways Uses for routes within Europe and the U.S.
Etihad Airways Operates across Middle East and Asia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines  Uses for European and Asian services
ANA (Japan) For high-density domestic and regional services


Comparison : 787 Variants

Feature 787-8 787-9 787-10
Length 56.7 m 62.8 m 68.3 m
Seating (2-class) ~242 ~296 ~318
Range 13,530 km 14,010 km 11,910 km
MTOW 227,930 kg 254,000 kg 254,000 kg

The 787-10 trades range for capacity. It is not as long-range as the 787-8 or -9 but is ideal for high-volume medium-range flights.



Strengths & Limitations

Strengths Limitations
Highest seating capacity in 787 family Shortest range of all 787 models
Excellent fuel efficiency Cannot operate ultra-long-haul routes
Low operating cost per seat Limited ETOPS 330 missions compared to -9



Summary

Feature Boeing 787-10
Capacity ~318 passengers (typical)
Range ~11,910 km
Strength High-capacity efficiency for medium-long haul
Entry Into Service 2018 (Singapore Airlines)
Best Use High-demand regional and intercontinental routes

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