Boeing Ups Gross Takeoff Weight Of 787-9 Model

Boeing boosted the gross takeoff weight of its 787-9 to ensure the plane will fly as far as the 787-8 model, which has fewer seats. The -9's gross maximum takeoff weight is now 540,000 pounds, up from 508,000 pounds, giving carriers flexibility to use the 210- to 250-seat -8 model or the 250- to 290...

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