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Latest revision as of 23:36, 5 March 2026
Fleet · Wide-Body · Long-Haul
Boeing
787-9
787-9
Skyward Air Virtual · Aircraft Type Guide
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner brings next-generation composite construction and exceptional fuel efficiency to Skyward Air Virtual's long-haul network. A pilot favourite for its advanced glass cockpit and smooth ride characteristics.
296
Seats
7,635
Range (nm)
M.85
Cruise Mach
Skyward Air Virtual A350-900 — Flagship aircraft in full crimson house livery with gold Skyward Air titles. X-Plane livery file available for download below.
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Specifications
Performance & technical data
Dimensions
Length62.80 m (206 ft 1 in)
Wingspan60.12 m (197 ft 3 in)
Height17.02 m (55 ft 10 in)
Cabin Width5.49 m (18 ft)
Performance
Max Range7,635 nm (14,140 km)
Cruise SpeedMach 0.85 (488 ktas)
Max AltitudeFL430 (43,000 ft)
Typical CruiseFL370 – FL410
Weights
MTOW254,011 kg (560,000 lb)
Max Landing Wt192,777 kg (425,000 lb)
Max Zero Fuel Wt181,437 kg (400,000 lb)
Fuel Capacity126,920 L (33,528 US gal)
Powerplant
Engines2× GEnx-1B or RR Trent 1000
Thrust (each)76,100 lbf (338 kN)
Seating242–330 passengers
Config (SAV)296 seats · 2-class
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Recommended Add-ons
X-Plane recommended aircraft & livery
Recommended
Magknight 787-9 (X-Plane)
A free, community-developed 787-9 for X-Plane with good systems coverage. A solid option for pilots who do not own the FlightFactor version. Available from the X-Plane.org forum.
Livery
SAV House Livery — 787-9 (X-Plane)
The official Skyward Air Virtual crimson and gold livery for the FlightFactor 787-9. Contact staff or check the crew portal for the latest livery file.
The 787-9 uses an electric bleedless architecture — engine start and pressurisation procedures differ from Airbus types. Review the FlightFactor documentation before your first flight if transitioning from A320 or A350 operations.