FAA Clears Higher Takeoff Weight for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10

FAA clears higher takeoff weight for Boeing 787-9 and 787-10

Boeing said on March 23, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified increased maximum takeoff weight options for the 787-9 and 787-10, a change that will give airline customers the ability to carry more payload or operate longer routes with the widebody jets. The company said the certification applies to an increased maximum takeoff weight, or iMTOW, for both models. Boeing said the first aircraft built with the capability are …

Boeing secures FAA certification for increased maximum take-off ...

The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated increased maximum take-off weights for Boeing’s 787-9 and -10 variants, enabling Dreamliner operators to extend range or carry significantly greater payloads on existing routes.