The Boeing 787, with its innovations and
technology advancement, might send Airbus A350 off the market soon. The duo is both
wide-bodied aircraft. As the saying goes, there can be only one king/ruler in a
kingdom; in this video, I'll be sharing with you why the new Boeing 787 is an A350
killer. Let's find out, but before then; Kindly subscribe to the channel for more
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also ensure you like this video. Although the past ten years had been
full of trials for Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the future is quite promising. Well,
it’s no doubt that Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350 are taking the
aviation world by an incredible storm. Airliners can't get enough of these duo
fuel-efficient aircraft to fly some of their longest routes and airline passengers also can't
seem to get enough of these two aircraft either. These aircraft Boeing 787 and Airbus A350
are both about the same size: 200-feet long with a seating capacity of around 300 passengers
(depending on variant). The 787 and A350 are the first large commercial aircraft to be constructed
extensively from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). This CFRP is more durable as it doesn't
corrode to the same extent as traditional aluminum used in older planes, translating into lower
maintenance costs for airlines; the use of CFRP and other composites helps the A350 and the 787 to
be lighter than their predecessors. This, combined with unparalleled engine efficiency, makes the
overall cost of flying cheaper than before. The newer engines on both the A350 and 787
provide up to 25% improved fuel efficiency and 15% less CO2 compared to older generations.
The aircraft are both much lighter than their predecessors because they are made of composite
materials instead of heavier aluminum, but that's where the similarities of these
two aircraft might seem to end for now. According to reports, Boeing is working on a
high gross weight (HGW) variant of the 787-10. As the name suggests, changes will allow the
aircraft to have a higher takeoff weight, carrying more fuel for extended operations. Dubbed
the 787-10ER for now, this could see up to 1,000NM added to the range; the present 787-10
offers a range of 6,430NM (7,400 miles) and seating for 330-440 passengers. Meanwhile, the
A350-900 seats the same figure, up to 440, but can fly journeys as long as 8,100NM (9,320 mi). This
significant range difference means the 787-10 has been restricted to regional or select long-haul
routes, while ultra-long-haul flights are simply not possible. However, all of that could be
about to change with the new update Boeing is about to make on its aircraft. Though the idea
of Boeing to update the 787-10ER isn't new, no doubt the improvement will be a substantial
challenge to Airbus A350. While the improvement of the Boeing 787-10ER won't be only a challenge
to the A350, it is also considered that it will replace its predecessor like the Boeing 777-8,
which has not had a significant breakthrough in years. The Interior of the 787 Dreamliner
has an interpretation of Ethernet (Avionics Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet) which transmits
data between the flight deck and aircraft systems. The width of the 787 cabins is 5.5 meters; the
aircraft uses around 80% composite, including components like aluminum, titanium, and other
materials. Some distinct external features of the 787, are a smooth/lowered nose, curved wings,
chevrons, etc., which makes it more fuel-efficient and contrasting, it is also important to note
that the 787 uses a fly-by-wire control system. The cockpit of the Boeing 787 differs
significantly from any other Boeing aircraft, its classic yoke remained however, the windows
of the 787 are also considered to be one of the largest windows among civilian aircraft. The
Boeing 787 was one of the major factors for the demise of the Boeing 747s and Airbus
A380s. Boeing is notable for creating ER versions of its existing aircraft to outdo its
existing aircraft and set a tremendous gap between its ER version and its contenders in the
industry; this is one winning formula Boeing has used for decades. Some notable Boeing
ER versions that saw tremendous huge sales were the 767-300ER and 777-300ER, which boosted
not only the sales of its existing planes, it also extended their longevity. Introducing
the Boeing 787-10ER to the aviation industry will no doubt send Airbus A350 to the backend,
while it takes more demands. Presently, around 60+ operators fly the Dreamliner across 1000 plus
routes around the globe, an introduction of the ER will double the aforementioned number.
Cue Display: Image/Video of Boeing 787 and Airbus A350
Cue Presenter: The Boeing 787-10 offers a range of 6,430NM
(7,400 miles) and seating for 330-440 passengers. Meanwhile, the Airbus A350-900 seats the same
figure as its counterpart, with up to 440, but can fly journeys as long as 8,100NM (9,320 mi).
“Airbus has three variants for its (A350), the first which is A350-900, which directly takes on
Boeing's 777-200ER, and which is meant to replace Airbus' A330-300. It uses Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
engines generating 84,000 pounds of thrust each. The second variant is the A350-800 XWB, which
is meant to compete directly with Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner, and only secondarily with the 787-8.
The A350-800 XWB will also replace the A330-200, it also flies with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
engines providing 74,000 pounds of thrust each. Last, is the Airbus A350-1000 XWB, which
is designed to take on the 777-300ER, and replace Airbus' A340-600. It seats 350
passengers in a three-class configuration and uses the same engines as the A350-900. It can fly 8,400
nautical miles.” Though Boeing isn't releasing in-depth technical details of this project yet;
with the proposed ER, we can't expect less from the proposed aircraft. The proposed version of
the 787-10 could allow several operators in the transpacific market to replace their aging Boeing
777 fleets, which can be for the case of airlines such as United, Air Canada, and Korean Air; this
proposed Boeing new model could be a great option to replace part of their 777-200ER and 777-200LR
fleets without adding a new group of pilots, it could also be in the spotlight for new buyers.
The proposed Boeing 787-10 with extended range would/could allow replacement of the 777-200ER
with the same range, as up to 42 additional seats, and over 25% better fuel efficiency; with
even a greater payload advantage over the Airbus A350-900, along with 19 more seats, a 2%
lower trip, and 8% lower cost per seat. Also, it could achieve 60 more seats, over 20% more
payload, and the same range as the A330-900neo, with a 17% lower operating cost.
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and also ensure you like this video. Presently Boeing 787-9 competes against the
Airbus A350-900, A330-900, and its A330-800, although the latter has been a sales failure.
The big brother of the A330neo family offers greater seating capacity but has a shorter range
than the 787-9, this might even give the proposed Boeing ER an upper hand to send the Airbus A350
off to the back end, and take the lead of orders. Although Airbus through its A350-900 currently
offers an Ultra Long Range (ULR) version that increases the range to 9,700 nm or 20 flight
hours; the proposed developments by Boeing with its 787-9 also is expected to generate major
changes that could cause a tremendous change in the era of ultra-long-range flights.
Since entering into service, the Boeing 787 has enabled more than 320 new
direct routes between city pairs, carried over 577 million airline passengers,
completed over 2.8 million revenue flights. It’s no doubt Boeing 787 has so far done a remarkable
job by getting people where they wanted to go. Do you think the new Boeing 787 will outdo the
Airbus A350? Let us know in the comment section, you could get your response pinned. Also,
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