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Boeing has announced a major achievement for its 787 Dreamliner fleet, which has carried over one billion passengers. This milestone was reached faster than any other widebody commercial aircraft in history, just under 14 years since the model first entered service in 2011.
Since its introduction, the 787 family, including the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 variants, has completed nearly five million flights and accumulated over 30 million flight hours. Boeing attributes this success to the aircraft's fuel efficiency, operational range, and passenger appeal. The company has delivered more than 1,175 Dreamliners to 89 customers, with the fleet operating in over 85 countries and connecting more than 520 airports worldwide. The 787 is used extensively for both long-haul and medium-haul routes, creating over 425 new nonstop city pairs.
Scott Stocker, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing's 787 program, remarked, “Flying over 1 billion passengers in this relatively short time is a testament to how the airplane has delivered on its promises to transform air travel with operational versatility, efficiency, and comfort.”
