The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified an increased maximum take-off weight (iMTOW) for the 787-9 and 787-10, giving Boeing’s airline customers greater flexibility to carry more payload or operate longer routes.
The first aircraft built with this capability are now progressing through ticketing and delivery activities.
Driven by customer demand
Programme leaders say the iMTOW upgrades reflect direct airline feedback alongside ongoing product development.
“We started this effort after airlines sent Boeing a clear message: they wanted greater flexibility,” said John Murphy, 787 Chief Project Engineer. “Some wanted the 787-10 to fly longer missions; others wanted the 787-9 to carry additional payload with range trade-offs. Boeing designed a solution that delivers both.”
Air New Zealand, the 787-9 launch customer, will be among the first operators to utilise the iMTOW capability.
