Boeing is in big trouble! No one buys 787-8! Here's why
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Boeing is in big trouble! No one buys 787-8! Here's why
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is nothing short of a MARVEL in the skies - a testament to the FUTURE of aviation. Being a SYMBOL of INNOVATION and ELEGANCE, airlines around the globe have been captivated by its unparalleled efficiency, range, and passenger comfort. Though it seemed destined for success in every aspect, the reality was in contrast. Boeing wished to make the Dreamliner's Dash 8 variant a best-seller but dismally failed.
Why no one buys it? What should Boeing do to change the situation? Let's find it in today's episode.
Boeing is in big trouble! No one buys 787-8! Here's why
The mission of Boeing 787 Dash 8
First, let's explore the purpose behind Boeing's creation of the 787 dash 8.
Launched in 2 thousand and 4 and entering service in 2011, this is the smallest member of the Dreamliner family, but its small size has a clear purpose. Boeing designed it to achieve two major goals.
First, it was intended to replace the aging 767 series. The Boeing 767, particularly the 300 ER version, was a successful aircraft with nearly 600 orders. However, after many years of service, airlines needed a more modern option to replace it. The Boeing 7 8 7 dash 8 was designed to provide a direct replacement for the 7 6 7, offering similar capabilities but with improved efficiency. The Dash 8 has comparable passenger and cargo capacity to the 767 300 ER, but thanks to its advanced design and lightweight composite materials, it is up to 30% more fuel-efficient. This allows airlines to save on operating costs, especially on medium- and long-haul routes.
Boeing is in big trouble! No one buys 787-8! Here's why
Second, one of Boeing's bigger ambitions with the 787 dash 8 was to help airlines expand their route networks, particularly between smaller cities, known as secondary cities, that previously lacked sufficient demand to sustain direct flights with larger or less efficient aircraft. With the ability to fly up to 7,300 nautical miles (about 13,500 kilometers), it can connect cities on opposite ends of the world without requiring a stopover, creating new opportunities for airlines to operate ''long and thin routes,'' where passenger numbers aren't large enough to fill bigger planes. The aircraft is equipped with pioneering technologies like fan-less engine architecture and high-aspect-ratio wings, but its most impressive feature is its composite structure, which significantly reduces weight. These innovations make it approximately 30% more efficient than previous aircraft. This is a very unique combination.