{
  "id": 17611776,
  "title": "PIA’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Specifications",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/pias-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-specifications",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:34:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/01/pia-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-specs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently introduced a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet, marking the airline's first such aircraft. The jet, which arrived in Islamabad on Sunday from London, is capable of accommodating up to 325 passengers and boasts an impressive range of up to 15,370 km without needing to refuel. This particular aircraft is one of two 787-9s wet-leased from Norway's Norse Atlantic Airways.\n\nThe 787-9 Dreamliner features a two-class seating layout, with a range of 250 to 325 seats. Its length measures 62.8 meters, with a wingspan of 60.1 meters and a height of 17 meters. The maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft is 259,220 kg, and it is powered by either two GE GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.\n\nOne of the notable features of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is its composite airframe, which accounts for about half of the plane's total structure. This innovative design, made of carbon-fiber composites, contributes to a 25% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the planes it typically replaces. The use of carbon-fibre materials also allows the cabin to maintain pressurization at an equivalent altitude of 6,000 feet, which is significantly lower than conventional jets. This lower altitude, combined with higher humidity levels, is believed to reduce passenger fatigue and jet lag during long flights.\n\nAnother unique aspect of the Dreamliner is its exceptionally large windows, which are the largest of any widebody aircraft currently in service. These expansive windows are equipped with electronic dimming controls, providing passengers with the option to adjust the light intensity instead of relying on traditional shades.\n\nFor PIA, the introduction of the 787-9 Dreamliner means that the aircraft can cover a distance of approximately 6,000 km from Islamabad to London, comfortably within the plane's capabilities. Additionally, the Dreamliner's range extends to nonstop flights to North America, as the journey from Islamabad to New York is roughly 11,000 km. Currently, PIA plans to utilize the aircraft to increase capacity on UK routes, following its authorization to operate the 787 within Pakistani airspace.",
  "summary": "The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recently inducted can carry up to 325 passengers and fly … Read More The post PIA’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Specifications appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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