Ultra-modern long-haul aircraftThe ultra-modern Dreamliner long-haul aircraft consume an average of only around 2.5 liters of kerosene per passenger per 100 kilometers flown.
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Fuel receptacle ground height for the 787-8 and other Boeing airplanes is shown in figure 7. Assuming a 3,730-U.S. gallon (14,120-liter) reserve, the 787-8 can be refueled to capacity in 35 to 60 minutes, depending on the fuel pressure.
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We call it the Dreamliner effect. The airplane's unparalleled fuel efficiency and range flexibility enables carriers to profitably open new routes as well as optimize fleet and network performance. And for their passengers, an experience like none other in the air, with more comfort and less fatigue.
•Because the 787 is pressurized at about 6,000 feet rather than 8,000 feet, you'll breathe easier. More oxygen in your lungs means better sleep, less chance of headache, no difficulty breathing (flying at altitude is like sleeping at a ski resort).
The 787-8 Dreamliner can fly 242 passengers up to 7,350 nautical miles (13,620 km) in a typical two-class configuration. The 787-9, a stretch of the 787-8, can fly 290 passengers 7,635 nautical miles (14,140 km) in addition to more cargo, allowing airlines the ability to grow routes first opened by the 787-8.
If the aircraft tried to land without dumping the fuel first, it is considered an overweight landing attempt and could place immense stress on the airframe. It could also increase the risk of fire and fuel leaking onto the tarmac.
The 787 Dreamliner is proven to help kick jetlag into touch. It's all down to the rejigged cabin pressure and high-tech mood lighting that mimics dawn and dusk. Factor in taller ceilings and less noise, and you're in for a much comfier flight.
A five-year fatigue test simulated more than 160,000 take-offs and landings, more than the design life of 44,000 cycles, says a report in Aviation Week and Space Technology.