# The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a widebody, twin-engine jet airliner developed by Boeing's Commercial Airplanes division.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-12 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- The GEnx engine is about 936–1,120 kg lighter than the Trent 1000, impacting payload capacity.
- GEnx engines are designed to stay on wing 20% longer than predecessors, reducing maintenance costs.
- The Trent 1000 TEN variant introduces durability enhancements to increase time between overhauls.
- GEnx emissions are up to 95% below current regulatory limits, exceeding specified environmental standards.

**Companies:** Boeing, Rolls-Royce, General Electric
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom

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