787 Business Knowledge Game

Its all about speed

100

Takeoff speed for a 787-9 at sea level

What is the rotation speed for a Boeing 787-9 at sea level,  typically ranges from 140 to 175 knots, depending largely on the aircraft's weight and flap configuration. At sea level, the higher air density provides better lift than at high-altitude airports, generally allowing for slightly lower takeoff speeds or shorter runway runs for the same weight

200

Rotate speed for a fully loaded (MTOW) 787-9   +/- 10 knts

What is maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) for a fully loaded Boeing 787-9 at its  of approximately 254 tonnes (560,000 lbs), the rotation speed typically ranges between 160 and 175 knots

300

Cruise speed for a 787-9 at 35000 -45000 feet

What is the typical cruise speed for a 787-9 (Mach 0.85  approx. 561 mph / 903 km/h / 488 knots)

400

The longest scheduled gate-to-gate flight currently flying any model Boeing 787

What is the the Qantas service between Perth (PER) and London Heathrow (LHR). 

_{Operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, this route covers a distance of approximately 9,009 miles (14,499 km). It features a scheduled block time of up to 17 hours and 50 minutes}

_{Perth (PER)  London (LHR) Qantas    9,009 miles    ~17h 30m}

_{Melbourne (MEL) – Dallas (DFW) Qantas  8,973 miles ~17h 45m}

_{Paris (CDG) Perth (PER) Qantas 8,847 miles ~17h 20m}

_{Auckland (AKL) New York (JFK) Qantas / Air NZ 8,813 miles ~16h 15m}

_{Houston (IAH) Sydney (SYD) United Airlines 8,587 miles ~17h 30m}

 

500

What day and time would a person arrive in London having flown on the Perth (PER) and London Heathrow (LHR) route leaving Perth at 6:30pm on Friday

What time would you arrive Departing Perth (PER) at 6:30 PM on Friday on the Boeing 787 service (QF9) would see you arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) at 5:05 AM on Saturday

How far / How many

100

The length from nose to tail of the 787-8 

What is shortest model in the Dreamliner family.

• 787-8: 186 ft 1 in (56.72 m)

200

The stretch of the 787-9 over the 787-8

What is a 20-foot "stretch" over the 787-8 

787-9: 206 ft 1 in (62.81 m) — a 20-foot "stretch" over the 787-8

300

The 787 Dreamliner program has secured over _____ total orders since its launch in 2004, making it one of the fastest selling airplanes in history.

What are 2300 total orders  

_{(as of May 2026)}

Can you afford it

100

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner list price is approximately +/- 10%  ?

What is $338.4 to $335 million depending on configuration. Market price is substantially lower than the list price depending on volume of aircraft ordered and timing of the deal. The 787-10 is priced similar to the Boeing 777 and competes in price with the Airbus A350-900.

200

The airline that operates the largest fleet of 787 aircraft (as of May 26)

What is All Nippon Airways (ANA) the world's largest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner 

originally Boeing's Launch customer; ANA operates all three 787 variants  ~87~ 88 (-8s, -9s, and -10s).

_{Top Boeing 787 Fleet Operators (May 2026)} 

300

What is the cost of a (economy) ticket on any airline flying the longest route of a 787 (within $200)

The cost of a ticket on the longest Boeing 787 route in the world, Perth (PER) to London Heathrow (LHR) operated by Qantas, typically starts around $1,500 to $2,300 for a round-trip economy fare

400

The most expensive "First Class" ticket on any airline flying a Boeing 787

What is cost of a "First Class" ticket on a British Airways or Etihad Airways, with fares for long-haul routes often ranging between $15,000 and $25,000 for a round-trip

Whos your PC & parts galore

100

This document allows the Boeing company to build the  787 aircraft 

What is the PC700

200

The number of miles in wiring found in the 787-10 aircraft

What is "over 100 miles" of wiring 

300

The number of parts in the 787-10 Dreamliner variant is ______  (approximately)

What are "2.3 million individual parts" 

Your Leaders

100

The Program Executive of the 787 program

Who is Scott Stocker

200

This is the Vice President of BSC Site Operations for the 787 program 

Who is Carole Murray

 

300

The person is often know as "site leadership"

Who is Scott A Stocker

400

This person is responsible for 787 Rate Readiness

Who is Corey Knudtson   

500

This person is responsible for operations in San Antonio Texas

Who is Joe Daube