Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner fleet has carried more than one billion passengers since entering service, achieving the milestone faster than any other widebody commercial aircraft in aviation history.
The aerospace manufacturer announced the achievement represents less than 14 years of service for the aircraft type, with the global fleet of more than 1,175 Dreamliners completing nearly five million flights and logging over 30 million flight hours.
“This milestone would not have been possible without the trust and confidence of our customers in operating the 787, and we are incredibly grateful for each of them,” said Scott Stocker, Boeing 787 program vice president and general manager.
Boeing has released a commemorative video to mark the occasion and is encouraging operators, passengers, suppliers and employees to share their memories on social media using the hashtag #Dreamliner.
The Dreamliner has established itself as the bestselling passenger widebody aircraft with more than 2,000 orders from 89 customers.
Currently operating across more than 85 countries and 520 airports, the Dreamliner fleet serves over 425 new nonstop routes to destinations that were previously unconnected by direct flights.
Daily operations have reached 2,100 flights carrying approximately 480,000 passengers, which equates to about 14.5 million people monthly.
The aircraft’s operational efficiency is demonstrated by an average daily utilisation rate exceeding 12 hours per plane.
Qantas operates the longest nonstop Dreamliner route between London and Perth, covering 7,829 nautical miles, while TUI flies the shortest route between Aruba and Curaçao at just 65 nautical miles.
According to Boeing, the 787 family is 25 per cent more fuel efficient than the aircraft it replaces, attributed to new engine technology, extensive use of lightweight composite materials, more efficient systems and modern aerodynamic design.
The announcement comes as Boeing continues to face scrutiny over manufacturing and quality control issues across several of its aircraft programs, though the Dreamliner has re-established itself as a reliable aircraft after earlier production challenges were addressed.
