Engine Tweaks Add Range to Boeing 787-9
Rolls-Royce and General Electric have committed to 74,000-lb.-thrust versions of their Trent 1000 and GEnx engines, respectively, for the Boeing 787-9 stretch version. These changes will permit Boeing to increase the maximum takeoff weight by 40,000 lb. to 540,000 lb. and give the aircraft a range...
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