why Boeing hasn't upgraded the 787

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00:00Why hasn't Boeing upgraded the 787 to fly even further? Let me explain.

00:04The Boeing 787 Dreamliner already flies some of the longest routes in the world,

00:10with the 787-9 covering nearly 14,000 kilometers non-stop. But could it go further? Technically,

00:16yes. Boeing has made small improvements over the years, like weight reductions and performance

00:21tweaks that have slightly boosted range. However, the biggest limitation now is fuel capacity.

00:27The 787-10 carries more passengers but less fuel, sacrificing range for capacity. But,

00:33to push beyond the current limits, Boeing would likely need to develop a new variant,

00:37something like a 787-9ER, with larger fuel tanks or advanced materials to shave weight.

00:43But more fuel means more weight, and more weight means structural changes,

00:47which could reduce overall efficiency.