Is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner safe?
Short answer: yes — and the data backs it up. In service since 2011, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has flown over 4.6 million flights with zero fatal passenger incidents.
Why nervous flyers ask about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The 787 uses active gust-alleviation technology — sensors detect rough air and adjust control surfaces faster than a human pilot could. Lower cabin altitude and higher humidity also make it easier on the body. Zero hull losses to date.
By the numbers
- Total units built: 1,100
- Currently in service: 1,080
- Cumulative flights flown: 4.6 million
- Engines: 2
- Maximum range: 8,800 miles
- Hull losses per million flights: 0.00
- Fatal incidents (all time): 0
How it handles turbulence
With a turbulence-resistance score of 8.8/10, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is among the smoothest-riding aircraft in commercial service. Its size, wing design and modern flight controls combine to absorb chop before it reaches passengers.
What pilots say about it
Crews who fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner consistently describe it as predictable, well-equipped and forgiving. Smooth ride, active gust suppression. For passengers, that translates to fewer surprises and a more uniform flying experience flight-to-flight.