How old is Boeing 787-8?

The -8 is the shortest 787 variant, flying 210 people about 15200 km. It started flying in 2011. The -8 will replace the Boeing 767-200ER and Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. It is meant for very long trips with fewer passengers, where a bigger plane will not make enough money for the airline.



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Oldest in-service Boeing 787 currently operates for All Nippon Airways under the registration JA801A. The Japanese airline took delivery of the aircraft in 2011.

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The 787 can easily and more efficiently operate many of the routes the 777 was designed for. As such, many airlines have either upgraded to the 787 or are awaiting the arrival of the next-generation 777X.

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